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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.65, 35,335.09 and 13,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.65, 35,335.09 and 13,016.71 is: 19,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.65 : 35,335.09 = 13,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.65/35,335.09 = 13,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.65x = 35,335.09 × 13,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.65x = 459,946,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,946,679.79/23,548.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.77

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