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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.88, 35,692.44 and 7,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.88, 35,692.44 and 7,155.60 is: 10,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.88 : 35,692.44 = 7,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.88/35,692.44 = 7,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.88x = 35,692.44 × 7,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.88x = 255,400,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,400,823.66/23,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.99

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