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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.51, 35,674.14 and 11,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.51, 35,674.14 and 11,303.83 is: 16,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.51 : 35,674.14 = 11,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.51/35,674.14 = 11,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.51x = 35,674.14 × 11,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.51x = 403,254,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,254,413.96/23,782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.92

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