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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.48, 35,654.49 and 11,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.48, 35,654.49 and 11,297.28 is: 16,933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.48 : 35,654.49 = 11,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.48/35,654.49 = 11,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.48x = 35,654.49 × 11,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.48x = 402,798,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,798,756.79/23,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.23

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