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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.84, 34,887.52 and 6,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.84, 34,887.52 and 6,621.51 is: 9,930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.84 : 34,887.52 = 6,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.84/34,887.52 = 6,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.84x = 34,887.52 × 6,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.84x = 231,007,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,007,888.12/23,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.77

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