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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.64, 34,971.78 and 6,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.64, 34,971.78 and 6,675.08 is: 10,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.64 : 34,971.78 = 6,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.64/34,971.78 = 6,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.64x = 34,971.78 × 6,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.64x = 233,439,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,439,429.24/23,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.57

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