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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,993.68, 54,003.48 and 12,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,993.68, 54,003.48 and 12,623.68 is: 18,940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,993.68 : 54,003.48 = 12,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,993.68/54,003.48 = 12,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,993.68x = 54,003.48 × 12,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,993.68x = 681,722,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,722,650.41/35,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.07

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