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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.69, 34,989.86 and 12,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.69, 34,989.86 and 12,223.74 is: 18,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.69 : 34,989.86 = 12,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.69/34,989.86 = 12,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.69x = 34,989.86 × 12,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.69x = 427,706,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,706,981.84/23,319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.02

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