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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,925.59, 35,890.78 and 9,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,925.59, 35,890.78 and 9,146.94 is: 13,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,925.59 : 35,890.78 = 9,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,925.59/35,890.78 = 9,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,925.59x = 35,890.78 × 9,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,925.59x = 328,290,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,290,765.48/23,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.32

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