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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.47, 34,944.36 and 6,657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.47, 34,944.36 and 6,657.97 is: 9,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.47 : 34,944.36 = 6,657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.47/34,944.36 = 6,657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.47x = 34,944.36 × 6,657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.47x = 232,658,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,658,589.47/23,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.29

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