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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,733.59, 35,601.68 and 7,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,733.59, 35,601.68 and 7,094.91 is: 10,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,733.59 : 35,601.68 = 7,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,733.59/35,601.68 = 7,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,733.59x = 35,601.68 × 7,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,733.59x = 252,590,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,590,679.97/23,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.75

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