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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.06, 35,263.88 and 6,868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.06, 35,263.88 and 6,868.31 is: 10,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.06 : 35,263.88 = 6,868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.06/35,263.88 = 6,868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.06x = 35,263.88 × 6,868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.06x = 242,203,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,203,259.64/23,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.43

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