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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.44, 35,804.64 and 7,226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.44, 35,804.64 and 7,226.03 is: 10,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.44 : 35,804.64 = 7,226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.44/35,804.64 = 7,226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.44x = 35,804.64 × 7,226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.44x = 258,725,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,725,402.78/23,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.01

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