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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.08, 35,926.62 and 9,164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.08, 35,926.62 and 9,164.53 is: 13,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.08 : 35,926.62 = 9,164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.08/35,926.62 = 9,164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.08x = 35,926.62 × 9,164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.08x = 329,250,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,250,586.79/23,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.80

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