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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 35.93 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 35.93 and 11.11 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 35.93 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/35.93 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 35.93 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.95/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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