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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.55, 35,465.18 and 12,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.55, 35,465.18 and 12,575.55 is: 18,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.55 : 35,465.18 = 12,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.55/35,465.18 = 12,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.55x = 35,465.18 × 12,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.55x = 445,994,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,994,081.47/23,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.30

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