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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.63, 35,901.95 and 6,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.63, 35,901.95 and 6,404.01 is: 9,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.63 : 35,901.95 = 6,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.63/35,901.95 = 6,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.63x = 35,901.95 × 6,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.63x = 229,916,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,916,414.80/23,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.02

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