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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.27, 35,689.44 and 6,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.27, 35,689.44 and 6,265.08 is: 9,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.27 : 35,689.44 = 6,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.27/35,689.44 = 6,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.27x = 35,689.44 × 6,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.27x = 223,597,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,597,220.25/23,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.71

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