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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.16, 35,496.63 and 7,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.16, 35,496.63 and 7,867.62 is: 11,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.16 : 35,496.63 = 7,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.16/35,496.63 = 7,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.16x = 35,496.63 × 7,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.16x = 279,273,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,273,996.12/23,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.06

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