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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.73, 35,119.40 and 13,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.73, 35,119.40 and 13,555.23 is: 20,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.73 : 35,119.40 = 13,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.73/35,119.40 = 13,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.73x = 35,119.40 × 13,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.73x = 476,051,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,051,476.69/23,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.92

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