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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079, 34,624.26 and 6,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079, 34,624.26 and 6,663 is: 9,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079 : 34,624.26 = 6,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079/34,624.26 = 6,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079x = 34,624.26 × 6,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079x = 230,701,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701,444.38/23,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.16

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