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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.61, 35,463.29 and 11,949.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.61, 35,463.29 and 11,949.03 is: 17,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.61 : 35,463.29 = 11,949.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.61/35,463.29 = 11,949.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.61x = 35,463.29 × 11,949.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.61x = 423,751,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,751,856.36/23,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.61

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