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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.54, 35,748.09 and 11,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.54, 35,748.09 and 11,364.24 is: 17,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.54 : 35,748.09 = 11,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.54/35,748.09 = 11,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.54x = 35,748.09 × 11,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.54x = 406,249,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,249,874.30/23,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.29

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