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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.61, 34,467.80 and 11,922.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.61, 34,467.80 and 11,922.57 is: 17,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.61 : 34,467.80 = 11,922.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.61/34,467.80 = 11,922.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.61x = 34,467.80 × 11,922.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.61x = 410,944,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,944,702.29/23,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.48

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