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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.52, 35,144.19 and 6,789.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.52, 35,144.19 and 6,789.53 is: 10,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.52 : 35,144.19 = 6,789.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.52/35,144.19 = 6,789.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.52x = 35,144.19 × 6,789.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.52x = 238,612,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,612,620.19/23,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.27

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