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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.76, 34,958.44 and 13,948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.76, 34,958.44 and 13,948.36 is: 20,922.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.76 : 34,958.44 = 13,948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.76/34,958.44 = 13,948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.76x = 34,958.44 × 13,948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.76x = 487,612,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,612,906.16/23,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.42

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