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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.08, 35,215.56 and 7,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.08, 35,215.56 and 7,905.64 is: 11,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.08 : 35,215.56 = 7,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.08/35,215.56 = 7,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.08x = 35,215.56 × 7,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.08x = 278,401,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,401,539.76/23,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.44

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