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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,012.62, 34,473.81 and 11,926.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,012.62, 34,473.81 and 11,926.57 is: 17,866.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,012.62 : 34,473.81 = 11,926.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,012.62/34,473.81 = 11,926.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,012.62x = 34,473.81 × 11,926.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,012.62x = 411,154,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,154,308.13/23,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.47

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