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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,745.76, 35,628.96 and 11,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,745.76, 35,628.96 and 11,274.59 is: 16,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,745.76 : 35,628.96 = 11,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,745.76/35,628.96 = 11,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,745.76x = 35,628.96 × 11,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,745.76x = 401,702,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,702,047.48/23,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.79

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