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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.44, 35,728.08 and 12,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.44, 35,728.08 and 12,720.60 is: 19,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.44 : 35,728.08 = 12,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.44/35,728.08 = 12,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.44x = 35,728.08 × 12,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.44x = 454,482,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,482,614.45/23,804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.35

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