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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.73, 35,086.83 and 5,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.73, 35,086.83 and 5,860.92 is: 8,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.73 : 35,086.83 = 5,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.73/35,086.83 = 5,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.73x = 35,086.83 × 5,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.73x = 205,641,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641,103.68/23,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.56

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