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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.04, 35,218.34 and 6,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.04, 35,218.34 and 6,835.23 is: 10,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.04 : 35,218.34 = 6,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.04/35,218.34 = 6,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.04x = 35,218.34 × 6,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.04x = 240,725,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,725,327.30/23,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.52

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