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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.81, 35,051.01 and 6,728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.81, 35,051.01 and 6,728.39 is: 10,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.81 : 35,051.01 = 6,728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.81/35,051.01 = 6,728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.81x = 35,051.01 × 6,728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.81x = 235,836,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,836,865.17/23,372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.22

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