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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,418.88, 35,093.97 and 13,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,418.88, 35,093.97 and 13,921.84 is: 20,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,418.88 : 35,093.97 = 13,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,418.88/35,093.97 = 13,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,418.88x = 35,093.97 × 13,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,418.88x = 488,572,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,572,635.30/23,418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.34

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