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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.73, 35,181.77 and 12,904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.73, 35,181.77 and 12,904.86 is: 19,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.73 : 35,181.77 = 12,904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.73/35,181.77 = 12,904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.73x = 35,181.77 × 12,904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.73x = 454,015,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,015,751.88/23,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.89

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