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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.82, 35,996.40 and 9,203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.82, 35,996.40 and 9,203.22 is: 13,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.82 : 35,996.40 = 9,203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.82/35,996.40 = 9,203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.82x = 35,996.40 × 9,203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.82x = 331,282,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,282,788.41/23,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.00

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