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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,935.76, 35,908.97 and 7,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,935.76, 35,908.97 and 7,297.09 is: 10,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,935.76 : 35,908.97 = 7,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,935.76/35,908.97 = 7,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,935.76x = 35,908.97 × 7,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,935.76x = 262,030,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,030,806.35/23,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.25

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