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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,047.76, 34,536.26 and 13,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,047.76, 34,536.26 and 13,669.32 is: 20,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,047.76 : 34,536.26 = 13,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,047.76/34,536.26 = 13,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,047.76x = 34,536.26 × 13,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,047.76x = 472,087,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,087,189.54/23,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,483.00

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