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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.61, 35,674.27 and 11,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.61, 35,674.27 and 11,303.91 is: 16,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.61 : 35,674.27 = 11,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.61/35,674.27 = 11,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.61x = 35,674.27 × 11,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.61x = 403,258,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,258,737.40/23,782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.03

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