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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.83, 35,028.30 and 13,869.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.83, 35,028.30 and 13,869.83 is: 20,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.83 : 35,028.30 = 13,869.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.83/35,028.30 = 13,869.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.83x = 35,028.30 × 13,869.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.83x = 485,836,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,836,566.19/23,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.16

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