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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.48, 35,901.74 and 10,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.48, 35,901.74 and 10,771.48 is: 16,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.48 : 35,901.74 = 10,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.48/35,901.74 = 10,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.48x = 35,901.74 × 10,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.48x = 386,714,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,714,874.38/23,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,157.23

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