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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.39, 35,663.99 and 12,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.39, 35,663.99 and 12,673.23 is: 19,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.39 : 35,663.99 = 12,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.39/35,663.99 = 12,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.39x = 35,663.99 × 12,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.39x = 451,977,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,977,947.99/23,772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.73

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