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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.91, 35,925.85 and 9,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.91, 35,925.85 and 9,158.35 is: 13,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.91 : 35,925.85 = 9,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.91/35,925.85 = 9,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.91x = 35,925.85 × 9,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.91x = 329,021,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,021,508.35/23,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.02

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