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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.81, 35,047.22 and 6,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.81, 35,047.22 and 6,948.81 is: 10,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.81 : 35,047.22 = 6,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.81/35,047.22 = 6,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.81x = 35,047.22 × 6,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.81x = 243,536,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,536,560.43/23,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.22

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