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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.99, 35,636.55 and 11,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.99, 35,636.55 and 11,268.84 is: 16,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.99 : 35,636.55 = 11,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.99/35,636.55 = 11,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.99x = 35,636.55 × 11,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.99x = 401,582,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,582,580.10/23,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.19

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