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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.53, 35,378.81 and 13,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.53, 35,378.81 and 13,759.11 is: 20,616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.53 : 35,378.81 = 13,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.53/35,378.81 = 13,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.53x = 35,378.81 × 13,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.53x = 486,780,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,780,869.66/23,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.24

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