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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.76, 35,931.48 and 9,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.76, 35,931.48 and 9,175.68 is: 13,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.76 : 35,931.48 = 9,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.76/35,931.48 = 9,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.76x = 35,931.48 × 9,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.76x = 329,695,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,695,762.41/23,970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.08

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