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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.64, 35,631.61 and 6,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.64, 35,631.61 and 6,223.48 is: 9,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.64 : 35,631.61 = 6,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.64/35,631.61 = 6,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.64x = 35,631.61 × 6,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.64x = 221,752,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,752,670.16/23,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.52

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