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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.56, 35,266.13 and 6,869.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.56, 35,266.13 and 6,869.81 is: 10,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.56 : 35,266.13 = 6,869.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.56/35,266.13 = 6,869.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.56x = 35,266.13 × 6,869.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.56x = 242,271,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,271,612.54/23,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.68

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