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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.80, 35,411.70 and 6,968.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.80, 35,411.70 and 6,968.06 is: 10,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.80 : 35,411.70 = 6,968.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.80/35,411.70 = 6,968.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.80x = 35,411.70 × 6,968.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.80x = 246,750,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,750,850.30/23,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.09

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