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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.55, 34,878.66 and 12,733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.55, 34,878.66 and 12,733.15 is: 19,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.55 : 34,878.66 = 12,733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.55/34,878.66 = 12,733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.55x = 34,878.66 × 12,733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.55x = 444,115,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,115,209.58/23,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,093.89

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