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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.76, 35,865.06 and 7,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.76, 35,865.06 and 7,270.28 is: 10,906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.76 : 35,865.06 = 7,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.76/35,865.06 = 7,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.76x = 35,865.06 × 7,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.76x = 260,749,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,749,028.42/23,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.00

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