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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.90, 35,984.97 and 7,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.90, 35,984.97 and 7,363.41 is: 11,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.90 : 35,984.97 = 7,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.90/35,984.97 = 7,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.90x = 35,984.97 × 7,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.90x = 264,972,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,972,087.95/23,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.23

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