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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.48, 35,747.97 and 8,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.48, 35,747.97 and 8,254.04 is: 12,384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.48 : 35,747.97 = 8,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.48/35,747.97 = 8,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.48x = 35,747.97 × 8,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.48x = 295,065,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,065,174.30/23,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.44

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