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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,064.64, 34,607.90 and 13,723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,064.64, 34,607.90 and 13,723.12 is: 20,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,064.64 : 34,607.90 = 13,723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,064.64/34,607.90 = 13,723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,064.64x = 34,607.90 × 13,723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,064.64x = 474,928,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,928,296.03/23,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.19

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