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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.97, 35,176.98 and 13,457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.97, 35,176.98 and 13,457.33 is: 20,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.97 : 35,176.98 = 13,457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.97/35,176.98 = 13,457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.97x = 35,176.98 × 13,457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.97x = 473,388,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,388,052.38/23,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.87

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