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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.73, 35,674.25 and 6,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.73, 35,674.25 and 6,255.92 is: 9,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.73 : 35,674.25 = 6,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.73/35,674.25 = 6,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.73x = 35,674.25 × 6,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.73x = 223,175,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,175,254.06/23,784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.13

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