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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.29, 35,991.45 and 12,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.29, 35,991.45 and 12,300.05 is: 18,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.29 : 35,991.45 = 12,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.29/35,991.45 = 12,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.29x = 35,991.45 × 12,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.29x = 442,696,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,696,724.55/23,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.08

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