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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.92, 34,839.54 and 13,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.92, 34,839.54 and 13,399.48 is: 20,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.92 : 34,839.54 = 13,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.92/34,839.54 = 13,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.92x = 34,839.54 × 13,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.92x = 466,831,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,831,719.44/23,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.13

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