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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.72, 35,266.14 and 6,867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.72, 35,266.14 and 6,867.83 is: 10,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.72 : 35,266.14 = 6,867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.72/35,266.14 = 6,867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.72x = 35,266.14 × 6,867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.72x = 242,201,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,201,677.95/23,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.07

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