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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.82, 35,697.98 and 12,705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.82, 35,697.98 and 12,705.46 is: 19,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.82 : 35,697.98 = 12,705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.82/35,697.98 = 12,705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.82x = 35,697.98 × 12,705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.82x = 453,559,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,559,199.49/23,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.25

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