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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.62, 35,920.95 and 8,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.62, 35,920.95 and 8,368.42 is: 12,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.62 : 35,920.95 = 8,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.62/35,920.95 = 8,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.62x = 35,920.95 × 8,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.62x = 300,601,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,601,596.40/23,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.08

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