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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.81, 35,362.94 and 6,931.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.81, 35,362.94 and 6,931.94 is: 10,399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.81 : 35,362.94 = 6,931.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.81/35,362.94 = 6,931.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.81x = 35,362.94 × 6,931.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.81x = 245,133,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,133,566.83/23,571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.44

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