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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,733.54, 35,606.61 and 7,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,733.54, 35,606.61 and 7,093.62 is: 10,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,733.54 : 35,606.61 = 7,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,733.54/35,606.61 = 7,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,733.54x = 35,606.61 × 7,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,733.54x = 252,579,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,579,760.83/23,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.31

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