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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.21, 35,698.89 and 6,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.21, 35,698.89 and 6,029.87 is: 9,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.21 : 35,698.89 = 6,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.21/35,698.89 = 6,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.21x = 35,698.89 × 6,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.21x = 215,259,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,259,487.35/23,799.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.82

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