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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,603.84, 35,393.57 and 6,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,603.84, 35,393.57 and 6,961.76 is: 10,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,603.84 : 35,393.57 = 6,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,603.84/35,393.57 = 6,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,603.84x = 35,393.57 × 6,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,603.84x = 246,401,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,401,362.92/23,603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.04

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