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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.70, 35,680.05 and 12,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.70, 35,680.05 and 12,122.70 is: 18,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.70 : 35,680.05 = 12,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.70/35,680.05 = 12,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.70x = 35,680.05 × 12,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.70x = 432,538,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,538,542.14/23,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.05

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