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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.96, 35,933.94 and 9,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.96, 35,933.94 and 9,169.41 is: 13,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.96 : 35,933.94 = 9,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.96/35,933.94 = 9,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.96x = 35,933.94 × 9,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.96x = 329,493,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,493,028.78/23,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.12

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