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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.61, 34,842.69 and 12,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.61, 34,842.69 and 12,719.80 is: 19,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.61 : 34,842.69 = 12,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.61/34,842.69 = 12,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.61x = 34,842.69 × 12,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.61x = 443,192,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,192,048.26/23,265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.23

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