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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.54, 35,371.64 and 13,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.54, 35,371.64 and 13,719.36 is: 20,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.54 : 35,371.64 = 13,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.54/35,371.64 = 13,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.54x = 35,371.64 × 13,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.54x = 485,276,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,276,262.95/23,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.08

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