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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.76, 35,354.16 and 6,928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.76, 35,354.16 and 6,928.28 is: 10,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.76 : 35,354.16 = 6,928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.76/35,354.16 = 6,928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.76x = 35,354.16 × 6,928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.76x = 244,943,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,943,519.64/23,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.96

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