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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.12, 35,565.81 and 7,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.12, 35,565.81 and 7,068.52 is: 10,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.12 : 35,565.81 = 7,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.12/35,565.81 = 7,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.12x = 35,565.81 × 7,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.12x = 251,397,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,397,639.30/23,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.31

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