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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.78, 35,377.68 and 13,758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.78, 35,377.68 and 13,758.36 is: 20,615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.78 : 35,377.68 = 13,758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.78/35,377.68 = 13,758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.78x = 35,377.68 × 13,758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.78x = 486,738,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,738,857.40/23,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.11

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