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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.95, 35,264.29 and 6,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.95, 35,264.29 and 6,867.52 is: 10,300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.95 : 35,264.29 = 6,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.95/35,264.29 = 6,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.95x = 35,264.29 × 6,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.95x = 242,178,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,178,105.09/23,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.21

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