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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.67, 35,961.18 and 11,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.67, 35,961.18 and 11,332.92 is: 16,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.67 : 35,961.18 = 11,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.67/35,961.18 = 11,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.67x = 35,961.18 × 11,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.67x = 407,545,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,545,176.05/23,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.41

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