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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.76, 35,645.04 and 12,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.76, 35,645.04 and 12,063.24 is: 18,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.76 : 35,645.04 = 12,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.76/35,645.04 = 12,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.76x = 35,645.04 × 12,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.76x = 429,994,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,994,672.33/23,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.32

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