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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.76, 34,997.36 and 6,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.76, 34,997.36 and 6,695.21 is: 10,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.76 : 34,997.36 = 6,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.76/34,997.36 = 6,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.76x = 34,997.36 × 6,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.76x = 234,314,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,314,466.18/23,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.86

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