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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.62, 35,421.27 and 6,973.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.62, 35,421.27 and 6,973.33 is: 10,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.62 : 35,421.27 = 6,973.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.62/35,421.27 = 6,973.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.62x = 35,421.27 × 6,973.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.62x = 247,004,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,004,204.73/23,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.13

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