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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.82, 35,854.35 and 9,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.82, 35,854.35 and 9,114.23 is: 13,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.82 : 35,854.35 = 9,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.82/35,854.35 = 9,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.82x = 35,854.35 × 9,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.82x = 326,784,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,784,792.40/23,903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.82

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