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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.97, 35,568.80 and 7,068.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.97, 35,568.80 and 7,068.05 is: 10,602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.97 : 35,568.80 = 7,068.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.97/35,568.80 = 7,068.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.97x = 35,568.80 × 7,068.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.97x = 251,402,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,402,056.84/23,710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.77

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