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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.74, 35,013.72 and 12,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.74, 35,013.72 and 12,833.54 is: 19,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.74 : 35,013.72 = 12,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.74/35,013.72 = 12,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.74x = 35,013.72 × 12,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.74x = 449,349,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,349,976.17/23,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.63

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