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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.40, 35,396.06 and 6,961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.40, 35,396.06 and 6,961.19 is: 10,440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.40 : 35,396.06 = 6,961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.40/35,396.06 = 6,961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.40x = 35,396.06 × 6,961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.40x = 246,398,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,398,744.96/23,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.89

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