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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.78, 35,644.89 and 12,667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.78, 35,644.89 and 12,667.46 is: 19,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.78 : 35,644.89 = 12,667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.78/35,644.89 = 12,667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.78x = 35,644.89 × 12,667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.78x = 451,530,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,530,087.56/23,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.57

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