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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.36, 35,865.84 and 9,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.36, 35,865.84 and 9,116.40 is: 13,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.36 : 35,865.84 = 9,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.36/35,865.84 = 9,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.36x = 35,865.84 × 9,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.36x = 326,967,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,967,343.78/23,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.43

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