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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.78, 35,647.90 and 12,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.78, 35,647.90 and 12,669.46 is: 19,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.78 : 35,647.90 = 12,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.78/35,647.90 = 12,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.78x = 35,647.90 × 12,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.78x = 451,639,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,639,643.13/23,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.58

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