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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.16, 35,686.52 and 7,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.16, 35,686.52 and 7,150.74 is: 10,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.16 : 35,686.52 = 7,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.16/35,686.52 = 7,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.16x = 35,686.52 × 7,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.16x = 255,185,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,185,026.02/23,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.24

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