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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.62, 34,723.28 and 6,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.62, 34,723.28 and 6,507.66 is: 9,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.62 : 34,723.28 = 6,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.62/34,723.28 = 6,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.62x = 34,723.28 × 6,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.62x = 225,967,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,967,300.32/23,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.32

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