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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.04, 35,942.82 and 9,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.04, 35,942.82 and 9,930 is: 14,892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.04 : 35,942.82 = 9,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.04/35,942.82 = 9,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.04x = 35,942.82 × 9,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.04x = 356,912,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,912,202.60/23,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.41

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