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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.52, 35,099.97 and 6,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.52, 35,099.97 and 6,755.28 is: 10,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.52 : 35,099.97 = 6,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.52/35,099.97 = 6,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.52x = 35,099.97 × 6,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.52x = 237,110,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,110,125.34/23,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.42

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