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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.99, 34,947.61 and 12,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.99, 34,947.61 and 12,792.40 is: 19,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.99 : 34,947.61 = 12,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.99/34,947.61 = 12,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.99x = 34,947.61 × 12,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.99x = 447,063,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,063,806.16/23,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.03

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