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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,029.67, 34,516.08 and 11,929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,029.67, 34,516.08 and 11,929.97 is: 17,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,029.67 : 34,516.08 = 11,929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,029.67/34,516.08 = 11,929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,029.67x = 34,516.08 × 11,929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,029.67x = 411,775,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,775,626.34/23,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.23

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