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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.68, 35,624.12 and 7,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.68, 35,624.12 and 7,109.84 is: 10,664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.68 : 35,624.12 = 7,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.68/35,624.12 = 7,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.68x = 35,624.12 × 7,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.68x = 253,281,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,281,793.34/23,749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.64

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