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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.74, 34,913.94 and 6,639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.74, 34,913.94 and 6,639.06 is: 9,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.74 : 34,913.94 = 6,639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.74/34,913.94 = 6,639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.74x = 34,913.94 × 6,639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.74x = 231,795,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,795,848.53/23,282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.69

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