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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.78, 35,441.83 and 6,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.78, 35,441.83 and 6,097.76 is: 9,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.78 : 35,441.83 = 6,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.78/35,441.83 = 6,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.78x = 35,441.83 × 6,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.78x = 216,115,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,115,773.30/23,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.68

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