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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.76, 34,991.52 and 7,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.76, 34,991.52 and 7,741.68 is: 11,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.76 : 34,991.52 = 7,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.76/34,991.52 = 7,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.76x = 34,991.52 × 7,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.76x = 270,893,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,893,150.55/23,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.48

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