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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,885.91, 35,829.60 and 11,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,885.91, 35,829.60 and 11,407.26 is: 17,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,885.91 : 35,829.60 = 11,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,885.91/35,829.60 = 11,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,885.91x = 35,829.60 × 11,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,885.91x = 408,717,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,717,562.90/23,885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,111.24

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