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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.80, 35,197.89 and 12,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.80, 35,197.89 and 12,926.40 is: 19,392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.80 : 35,197.89 = 12,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.80/35,197.89 = 12,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.80x = 35,197.89 × 12,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.80x = 454,981,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,981,921.78/23,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.45

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