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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.64, 35,933.10 and 9,165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.64, 35,933.10 and 9,165.64 is: 13,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.64 : 35,933.10 = 9,165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.64/35,933.10 = 9,165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.64x = 35,933.10 × 9,165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.64x = 329,349,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,349,858.68/23,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.88

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