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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.62, 35,570.42 and 7,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.62, 35,570.42 and 7,085.32 is: 10,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.62 : 35,570.42 = 7,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.62/35,570.42 = 7,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.62x = 35,570.42 × 7,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.62x = 252,027,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,027,710.45/23,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.97

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