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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.89, 35,669.25 and 12,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.89, 35,669.25 and 12,676.73 is: 19,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.89 : 35,669.25 = 12,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.89/35,669.25 = 12,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.89x = 35,669.25 × 12,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.89x = 452,169,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,169,273.21/23,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.98

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