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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.58, 35,695.14 and 7,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.58, 35,695.14 and 7,154.28 is: 10,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.58 : 35,695.14 = 7,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.58/35,695.14 = 7,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.58x = 35,695.14 × 7,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.58x = 255,373,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,373,026.20/23,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.95

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