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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,387.78, 35,081.86 and 6,747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,387.78, 35,081.86 and 6,747.84 is: 10,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,387.78 : 35,081.86 = 6,747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,387.78/35,081.86 = 6,747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,387.78x = 35,081.86 × 6,747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,387.78x = 236,726,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,726,778.18/23,387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.81

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