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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.52, 35,426.45 and 6,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.52, 35,426.45 and 6,747.68 is: 10,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.52 : 35,426.45 = 6,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.52/35,426.45 = 6,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.52x = 35,426.45 × 6,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.52x = 239,046,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,046,477.89/23,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.86

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