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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.27, 34,999.75 and 13,975.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.27, 34,999.75 and 13,975.94 is: 20,963.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.27 : 34,999.75 = 13,975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.27/34,999.75 = 13,975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.27x = 34,999.75 × 13,975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.27x = 489,154,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,154,432.37/23,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.82

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