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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.06, 35,265.38 and 6,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.06, 35,265.38 and 6,869.30 is: 10,304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.06 : 35,265.38 = 6,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.06/35,265.38 = 6,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.06x = 35,265.38 × 6,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.06x = 242,248,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,248,474.83/23,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.91

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