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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.08, 35,495.64 and 7,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.08, 35,495.64 and 7,029.82 is: 10,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.08 : 35,495.64 = 7,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.08/35,495.64 = 7,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.08x = 35,495.64 × 7,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.08x = 249,527,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,527,959.98/23,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.02

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