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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.16, 35,362.81 and 6,931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.16, 35,362.81 and 6,931.73 is: 10,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.16 : 35,362.81 = 6,931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.16/35,362.81 = 6,931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.16x = 35,362.81 × 6,931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.16x = 245,125,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,125,548.03/23,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.39

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