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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,996.96, 114,007.70 and 23,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,996.96, 114,007.70 and 23,406.43 is: 35,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,996.96 : 114,007.70 = 23,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,996.96/114,007.70 = 23,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,996.96x = 114,007.70 × 23,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,996.96x = 2,668,513,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,513,132.48/75,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,113.42

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