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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,471.28, 35,206.94 and 5,941.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,471.28, 35,206.94 and 5,941.11 is: 8,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,471.28 : 35,206.94 = 5,941.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,471.28/35,206.94 = 5,941.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,471.28x = 35,206.94 × 5,941.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,471.28x = 209,168,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,168,163.85/23,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.67

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