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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.89, 35,988.91 and 7,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.89, 35,988.91 and 7,350.71 is: 11,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.89 : 35,988.91 = 7,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.89/35,988.91 = 7,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.89x = 35,988.91 × 7,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.89x = 264,543,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,543,842.30/23,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.39

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