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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.54, 35,132.76 and 12,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.54, 35,132.76 and 12,322.80 is: 18,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.54 : 35,132.76 = 12,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.54/35,132.76 = 12,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.54x = 35,132.76 × 12,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.54x = 432,933,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,933,974.93/23,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.91

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