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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.52, 34,901.99 and 12,613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.52, 34,901.99 and 12,613.46 is: 18,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.52 : 34,901.99 = 12,613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.52/34,901.99 = 12,613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.52x = 34,901.99 × 12,613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.52x = 440,234,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,234,795.39/23,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.32

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