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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.39, 35,411.42 and 6,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.39, 35,411.42 and 6,966.93 is: 10,448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.39 : 35,411.42 = 6,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.39/35,411.42 = 6,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.39x = 35,411.42 × 6,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.39x = 246,708,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,708,672.45/23,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.71

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