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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.65, 35,868.68 and 9,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.65, 35,868.68 and 9,121.73 is: 13,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.65 : 35,868.68 = 9,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.65/35,868.68 = 9,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.65x = 35,868.68 × 9,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.65x = 327,184,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,184,189.46/23,911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.05

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