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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.51, 35,860.93 and 9,112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.51, 35,860.93 and 9,112.67 is: 13,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.51 : 35,860.93 = 9,112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.51/35,860.93 = 9,112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.51x = 35,860.93 × 9,112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.51x = 326,788,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,788,596.12/23,906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.44

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