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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.11, 35,203.72 and 6,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.11, 35,203.72 and 6,829.54 is: 10,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.11 : 35,203.72 = 6,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.11/35,203.72 = 6,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.11x = 35,203.72 × 6,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.11x = 240,425,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,425,037.87/23,469.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.32

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