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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.92, 34,916.35 and 6,634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.92, 34,916.35 and 6,634.19 is: 9,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.92 : 34,916.35 = 6,634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.92/34,916.35 = 6,634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.92x = 34,916.35 × 6,634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.92x = 231,641,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,641,783.15/23,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.85

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