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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.94, 35,950.59 and 7,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.94, 35,950.59 and 7,327.28 is: 10,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.94 : 35,950.59 = 7,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.94/35,950.59 = 7,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.94x = 35,950.59 × 7,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.94x = 263,419,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,419,859.34/23,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.97

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