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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.54, 34,475.54 and 11,898.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.54, 34,475.54 and 11,898.39 is: 17,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.54 : 34,475.54 = 11,898.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.54/34,475.54 = 11,898.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.54x = 34,475.54 × 11,898.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.54x = 410,203,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,203,360.89/23,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.86

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