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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566.95, 35,348.59 and 13,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,566.95, 35,348.59 and 13,699.94 is: 20,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,566.95 : 35,348.59 = 13,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,566.95/35,348.59 = 13,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,566.95x = 35,348.59 × 13,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,566.95x = 484,273,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,273,351.09/23,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.83

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