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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.82, 35,279.71 and 11,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.82, 35,279.71 and 11,032.26 is: 16,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.82 : 35,279.71 = 11,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.82/35,279.71 = 11,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.82x = 35,279.71 × 11,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.82x = 389,214,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,214,933.44/23,539.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.32

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