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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.52, 35,032.51 and 6,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.52, 35,032.51 and 6,714.84 is: 10,070.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.52 : 35,032.51 = 6,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.52/35,032.51 = 6,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.52x = 35,032.51 × 6,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.52x = 235,237,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,237,699.45/23,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.75

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