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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.99, 35,977.46 and 7,344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.99, 35,977.46 and 7,344.45 is: 11,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.99 : 35,977.46 = 7,344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.99/35,977.46 = 7,344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.99x = 35,977.46 × 7,344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.99x = 264,234,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,234,619.37/23,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.21

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