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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.77, 35,962.35 and 7,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.77, 35,962.35 and 7,335.81 is: 11,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.77 : 35,962.35 = 7,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.77/35,962.35 = 7,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.77x = 35,962.35 × 7,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.77x = 263,812,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,812,786.94/23,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.31

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