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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.39, 35,904.52 and 6,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.39, 35,904.52 and 6,406.22 is: 9,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.39 : 35,904.52 = 6,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.39/35,904.52 = 6,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.39x = 35,904.52 × 6,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.39x = 230,012,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,012,042.56/23,936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.31

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