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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.48, 35,747.52 and 12,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.48, 35,747.52 and 12,703.04 is: 19,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.48 : 35,747.52 = 12,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.48/35,747.52 = 12,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.48x = 35,747.52 × 12,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.48x = 454,102,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,102,176.46/23,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.16

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