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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.76, 35,251.71 and 6,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.76, 35,251.71 and 6,632.92 is: 9,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.76 : 35,251.71 = 6,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.76/35,251.71 = 6,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.76x = 35,251.71 × 6,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.76x = 233,821,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,821,772.29/23,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,949.96

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