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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.94, 35,694.48 and 8,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.94, 35,694.48 and 8,001.48 is: 12,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.94 : 35,694.48 = 8,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.94/35,694.48 = 8,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.94x = 35,694.48 × 8,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.94x = 285,608,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,608,667.83/23,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.41

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