Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,288, 133,932 and 23,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,288, 133,932 and 23,624 is: 35,436
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,288 : 133,932 = 23,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,288/133,932 = 23,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,288x = 133,932 × 23,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,288x = 3,164,009,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,164,009,568/89,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,436
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