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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.56, 35,641.72 and 12,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.56, 35,641.72 and 12,664.88 is: 19,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.56 : 35,641.72 = 12,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.56/35,641.72 = 12,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.56x = 35,641.72 × 12,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.56x = 451,398,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,398,106.79/23,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.79

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