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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.79, 35,749.38 and 6,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.79, 35,749.38 and 6,063.46 is: 9,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.79 : 35,749.38 = 6,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.79/35,749.38 = 6,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.79x = 35,749.38 × 6,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.79x = 216,764,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,764,846.28/23,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.24

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