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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.91, 35,270.70 and 11,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.91, 35,270.70 and 11,669.24 is: 17,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.91 : 35,270.70 = 11,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.91/35,270.70 = 11,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.91x = 35,270.70 × 11,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.91x = 411,582,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,582,351.44/23,509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,506.76

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