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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.53, 35,871.64 and 7,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.53, 35,871.64 and 7,274.10 is: 10,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.53 : 35,871.64 = 7,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.53/35,871.64 = 7,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.53x = 35,871.64 × 7,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.53x = 260,933,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,933,896.52/23,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.56

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