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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.98, 35,660.37 and 12,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.98, 35,660.37 and 12,670.82 is: 19,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.98 : 35,660.37 = 12,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.98/35,660.37 = 12,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.98x = 35,660.37 × 12,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.98x = 451,846,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,846,132.34/23,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.11

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