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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.64, 35,901.45 and 6,404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.64, 35,901.45 and 6,404.47 is: 9,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.64 : 35,901.45 = 6,404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.64/35,901.45 = 6,404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.64x = 35,901.45 × 6,404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.64x = 229,929,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,929,759.48/23,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.57

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