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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.67, 35,954.72 and 7,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.67, 35,954.72 and 7,333.84 is: 10,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.67 : 35,954.72 = 7,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.67/35,954.72 = 7,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.67x = 35,954.72 × 7,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.67x = 263,686,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,686,163.72/23,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.99

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