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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.14, 35,221.84 and 6,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.14, 35,221.84 and 6,836.81 is: 10,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.14 : 35,221.84 = 6,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.14/35,221.84 = 6,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.14x = 35,221.84 × 6,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.14x = 240,804,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,804,834.73/23,477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.99

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