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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.21, 35,926.81 and 9,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.21, 35,926.81 and 9,164.66 is: 13,746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.21 : 35,926.81 = 9,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.21/35,926.81 = 9,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.21x = 35,926.81 × 9,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.21x = 329,256,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,256,795.99/23,951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.98

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