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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.54, 35,859.42 and 7,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.54, 35,859.42 and 7,267.96 is: 10,902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.54 : 35,859.42 = 7,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.54/35,859.42 = 7,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.54x = 35,859.42 × 7,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.54x = 260,624,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,624,830.18/23,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.28

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