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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.06, 35,267.36 and 6,869.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.06, 35,267.36 and 6,869.71 is: 10,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.06 : 35,267.36 = 6,869.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.06/35,267.36 = 6,869.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.06x = 35,267.36 × 6,869.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.06x = 242,276,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,276,413.15/23,510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.23

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