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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.64, 35,963.40 and 6,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.64, 35,963.40 and 6,445.46 is: 9,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.64 : 35,963.40 = 6,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.64/35,963.40 = 6,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.64x = 35,963.40 × 6,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.64x = 231,800,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,800,656.16/23,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.17

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