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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,793.74, 35,687.78 and 6,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,793.74, 35,687.78 and 6,264.94 is: 9,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,793.74 : 35,687.78 = 6,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,793.74/35,687.78 = 6,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,793.74x = 35,687.78 × 6,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,793.74x = 223,581,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,581,590.67/23,793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.66

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