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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.69, 35,798.54 and 6,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.69, 35,798.54 and 6,335.07 is: 9,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.69 : 35,798.54 = 6,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.69/35,798.54 = 6,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.69x = 35,798.54 × 6,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.69x = 226,786,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,786,225.12/23,865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.61

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