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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.80, 35,433.57 and 11,929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.80, 35,433.57 and 11,929.22 is: 17,904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.80 : 35,433.57 = 11,929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.80/35,433.57 = 11,929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.80x = 35,433.57 × 11,929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.80x = 422,694,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,694,851.92/23,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.88

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