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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.44, 34,949.82 and 6,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.44, 34,949.82 and 6,659.24 is: 9,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.44 : 34,949.82 = 6,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.44/34,949.82 = 6,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.44x = 34,949.82 × 6,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.44x = 232,739,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,739,239.34/23,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.48

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