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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.64, 35,472.96 and 11,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.64, 35,472.96 and 11,333.76 is: 17,000.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.64 : 35,472.96 = 11,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.64/35,472.96 = 11,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.64x = 35,472.96 × 11,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.64x = 402,042,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,042,015.13/23,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,000.64

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