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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.65, 34,997.45 and 6,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.65, 34,997.45 and 6,694.91 is: 10,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.65 : 34,997.45 = 6,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.65/34,997.45 = 6,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.65x = 34,997.45 × 6,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.65x = 234,304,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,304,569.52/23,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.34

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