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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.36, 35,189.06 and 12,956.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.36, 35,189.06 and 12,956.27 is: 19,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.36 : 35,189.06 = 12,956.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.36/35,189.06 = 12,956.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.36x = 35,189.06 × 12,956.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.36x = 455,918,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,918,721.68/23,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.20

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