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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.77, 35,476.80 and 8,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.77, 35,476.80 and 8,062.75 is: 12,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.77 : 35,476.80 = 8,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.77/35,476.80 = 8,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.77x = 35,476.80 × 8,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.77x = 286,040,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,040,569.20/23,648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.37

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