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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.55, 35,926.96 and 6,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.55, 35,926.96 and 6,420.27 is: 9,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.55 : 35,926.96 = 6,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.55/35,926.96 = 6,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.55x = 35,926.96 × 6,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.55x = 230,660,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,660,783.48/23,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.10

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