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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.76, 35,403.72 and 6,961.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.76, 35,403.72 and 6,961.42 is: 10,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.76 : 35,403.72 = 6,961.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.76/35,403.72 = 6,961.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.76x = 35,403.72 × 6,961.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.76x = 246,460,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,460,164.48/23,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.12

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