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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.48, 35,955.60 and 7,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.48, 35,955.60 and 7,326.80 is: 10,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.48 : 35,955.60 = 7,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.48/35,955.60 = 7,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.48x = 35,955.60 × 7,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.48x = 263,439,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439,490.08/23,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.00

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