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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.76, 35,491.46 and 13,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.76, 35,491.46 and 13,800.04 is: 20,701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.76 : 35,491.46 = 13,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.76/35,491.46 = 13,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.76x = 35,491.46 × 13,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.76x = 489,783,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,783,567.66/23,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.12

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