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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,188.80, 34,782.62 and 12,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,188.80, 34,782.62 and 12,669.04 is: 19,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,188.80 : 34,782.62 = 12,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,188.80/34,782.62 = 12,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,188.80x = 34,782.62 × 12,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,188.80x = 440,662,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,662,404.08/23,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.24

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