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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.02, 35,063.78 and 12,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.02, 35,063.78 and 12,273.14 is: 18,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.02 : 35,063.78 = 12,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.02/35,063.78 = 12,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.02x = 35,063.78 × 12,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.02x = 430,342,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,342,680.87/23,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.09

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