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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.76, 34,627.64 and 13,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.76, 34,627.64 and 13,683.40 is: 20,563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.76 : 34,627.64 = 13,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.76/34,627.64 = 13,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.76x = 34,627.64 × 13,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.76x = 473,823,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,823,849.18/23,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.70

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