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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.57, 31,834.71 and 13,990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.57, 31,834.71 and 13,990.90 is: 19,307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.57 : 31,834.71 = 13,990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.57/31,834.71 = 13,990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.57x = 31,834.71 × 13,990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.57x = 445,396,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,396,244.14/23,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.49

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