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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.97, 35,311.42 and 6,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.97, 35,311.42 and 6,010.80 is: 9,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.97 : 35,311.42 = 6,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.97/35,311.42 = 6,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.97x = 35,311.42 × 6,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.97x = 212,249,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,249,883.34/23,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.19

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