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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.97, 35,876.62 and 12,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.97, 35,876.62 and 12,692.70 is: 19,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.97 : 35,876.62 = 12,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.97/35,876.62 = 12,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.97x = 35,876.62 × 12,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.97x = 455,371,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,371,190.54/23,962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.12

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