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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.36, 35,931.80 and 9,164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.36, 35,931.80 and 9,164.03 is: 13,746.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.36 : 35,931.80 = 9,164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.36/35,931.80 = 9,164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.36x = 35,931.80 × 9,164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.36x = 329,279,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,279,867.67/23,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.14

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