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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.55, 35,949.91 and 7,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.55, 35,949.91 and 7,326.52 is: 10,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.55 : 35,949.91 = 7,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.55/35,949.91 = 7,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.55x = 35,949.91 × 7,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.55x = 263,387,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,387,554.86/23,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.80

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