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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.89, 35,361.56 and 6,939.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.89, 35,361.56 and 6,939.07 is: 10,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.89 : 35,361.56 = 6,939.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.89/35,361.56 = 6,939.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.89x = 35,361.56 × 6,939.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.89x = 245,376,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,376,269.09/23,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.05

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