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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.58, 35,931.87 and 9,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.58, 35,931.87 and 9,168.03 is: 13,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.58 : 35,931.87 = 9,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.58/35,931.87 = 9,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.58x = 35,931.87 × 9,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.58x = 329,424,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,424,462.12/23,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.05

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