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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.52, 35,623.26 and 7,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.52, 35,623.26 and 7,117.92 is: 10,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.52 : 35,623.26 = 7,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.52/35,623.26 = 7,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.52x = 35,623.26 × 7,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.52x = 253,563,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,563,514.82/23,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.88

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