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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598.76, 35,435.82 and 13,745.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,598.76, 35,435.82 and 13,745.11 is: 20,639.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,598.76 : 35,435.82 = 13,745.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,598.76/35,435.82 = 13,745.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,598.76x = 35,435.82 × 13,745.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,598.76x = 487,069,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,069,243.84/23,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.61

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