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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.60, 35,252.64 and 13,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.60, 35,252.64 and 13,643.52 is: 20,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.60 : 35,252.64 = 13,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.60/35,252.64 = 13,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.60x = 35,252.64 × 13,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.60x = 480,970,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,970,098.89/23,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.16

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