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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.98, 35,961.17 and 7,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.98, 35,961.17 and 7,335.01 is: 11,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.98 : 35,961.17 = 7,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.98/35,961.17 = 7,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.98x = 35,961.17 × 7,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.98x = 263,775,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,775,650.98/23,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.12

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