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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.36, 35,784.96 and 6,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.36, 35,784.96 and 6,330.96 is: 9,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.36 : 35,784.96 = 6,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.36/35,784.96 = 6,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.36x = 35,784.96 × 6,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.36x = 226,553,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553,150.36/23,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.36

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