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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.76, 34,966.80 and 13,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.76, 34,966.80 and 13,975.20 is: 20,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.76 : 34,966.80 = 13,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.76/34,966.80 = 13,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.76x = 34,966.80 × 13,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.76x = 488,668,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,668,023.36/23,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.27

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