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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.96, 34,488.54 and 13,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.96, 34,488.54 and 13,622.92 is: 20,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.96 : 34,488.54 = 13,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.96/34,488.54 = 13,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.96x = 34,488.54 × 13,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.96x = 469,834,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,834,621.34/23,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,422.30

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