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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.92, 35,925.86 and 9,158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.92, 35,925.86 and 9,158.36 is: 13,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.92 : 35,925.86 = 9,158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.92/35,925.86 = 9,158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.92x = 35,925.86 × 9,158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.92x = 329,021,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,021,733.77/23,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.03

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