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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.62, 35,601.59 and 7,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.62, 35,601.59 and 7,094.28 is: 10,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.62 : 35,601.59 = 7,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.62/35,601.59 = 7,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.62x = 35,601.59 × 7,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.62x = 252,567,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,567,612.43/23,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.32

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