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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.52, 35,604.54 and 12,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.52, 35,604.54 and 12,035.94 is: 18,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.52 : 35,604.54 = 12,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.52/35,604.54 = 12,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.52x = 35,604.54 × 12,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.52x = 428,534,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,534,107.17/23,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.54

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