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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.59, 35,368.34 and 6,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.59, 35,368.34 and 6,934.23 is: 10,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.59 : 35,368.34 = 6,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.59/35,368.34 = 6,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.59x = 35,368.34 × 6,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.59x = 245,252,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,252,169.61/23,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.80

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