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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.29, 35,955.12 and 7,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.29, 35,955.12 and 7,330.86 is: 10,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.29 : 35,955.12 = 7,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.29/35,955.12 = 7,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.29x = 35,955.12 × 7,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.29x = 263,581,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,581,978.49/23,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.20

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