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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.84, 35,995.08 and 11,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.84, 35,995.08 and 11,503.28 is: 17,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.84 : 35,995.08 = 11,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.84/35,995.08 = 11,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.84x = 35,995.08 × 11,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.84x = 414,061,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,061,483.86/23,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.99

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