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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.61, 35,041.68 and 12,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.61, 35,041.68 and 12,269.52 is: 18,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.61 : 35,041.68 = 12,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.61/35,041.68 = 12,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.61x = 35,041.68 × 12,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.61x = 429,944,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,944,593.59/23,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.05

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