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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.42, 34,866.09 and 13,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.42, 34,866.09 and 13,757.27 is: 20,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.42 : 34,866.09 = 13,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.42/34,866.09 = 13,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.42x = 34,866.09 × 13,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.42x = 479,662,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,662,039.64/23,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.87

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