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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.73, 35,303.48 and 11,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.73, 35,303.48 and 11,055.69 is: 16,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.73 : 35,303.48 = 11,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.73/35,303.48 = 11,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.73x = 35,303.48 × 11,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.73x = 390,304,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,304,316.98/23,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.48

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