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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,608.67, 35,401.70 and 13,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,608.67, 35,401.70 and 13,750.76 is: 20,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,608.67 : 35,401.70 = 13,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,608.67/35,401.70 = 13,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,608.67x = 35,401.70 × 13,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,608.67x = 486,800,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,800,137.66/23,608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.55

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