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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.53, 34,560.68 and 13,149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.53, 34,560.68 and 13,149.81 is: 19,723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.53 : 34,560.68 = 13,149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.53/34,560.68 = 13,149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.53x = 34,560.68 × 13,149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.53x = 454,466,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,466,309.72/23,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.79

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