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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751, 35,632.26 and 7,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751, 35,632.26 and 7,335 is: 11,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751 : 35,632.26 = 7,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751/35,632.26 = 7,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751x = 35,632.26 × 7,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751x = 261,362,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,362,627.10/23,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.28

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