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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.89, 35,802.09 and 6,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.89, 35,802.09 and 6,341.09 is: 9,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.89 : 35,802.09 = 6,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.89/35,802.09 = 6,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.89x = 35,802.09 × 6,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.89x = 227,024,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,024,095.87/23,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.90

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