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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.82, 34,994.61 and 14,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.82, 34,994.61 and 14,113.74 is: 21,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.82 : 34,994.61 = 14,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.82/34,994.61 = 14,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.82x = 34,994.61 × 14,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.82x = 493,904,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,904,826.94/23,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.88

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