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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.14, 35,977.28 and 9,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.14, 35,977.28 and 9,964.84 is: 14,940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.14 : 35,977.28 = 9,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.14/35,977.28 = 9,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.14x = 35,977.28 × 9,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.14x = 358,507,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,507,822.58/23,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.85

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