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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,536.73, 35,304.98 and 11,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,536.73, 35,304.98 and 11,056.69 is: 16,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,536.73 : 35,304.98 = 11,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,536.73/35,304.98 = 11,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,536.73x = 35,304.98 × 11,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,536.73x = 390,356,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,356,219.32/23,536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.98

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