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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.94, 34,895.86 and 6,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.94, 34,895.86 and 6,847.94 is: 10,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.94 : 34,895.86 = 6,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.94/34,895.86 = 6,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.94x = 34,895.86 × 6,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.94x = 238,964,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,964,755.53/23,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.90

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