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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.82, 35,660.66 and 7,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.82, 35,660.66 and 7,130.18 is: 10,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.82 : 35,660.66 = 7,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.82/35,660.66 = 7,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.82x = 35,660.66 × 7,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.82x = 254,266,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,266,777.63/23,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.04

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