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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.78, 35,215.29 and 6,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.78, 35,215.29 and 6,835.95 is: 10,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.78 : 35,215.29 = 6,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.78/35,215.29 = 6,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.78x = 35,215.29 × 6,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.78x = 240,729,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,729,961.68/23,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.40

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