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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.93, 35,358.54 and 14,678.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.93, 35,358.54 and 14,678.46 is: 22,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.93 : 35,358.54 = 14,678.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.93/35,358.54 = 14,678.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.93x = 35,358.54 × 14,678.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.93x = 519,008,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,008,727.41/23,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.95

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