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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.76, 35,492.94 and 13,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.76, 35,492.94 and 13,801.02 is: 20,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.76 : 35,492.94 = 13,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.76/35,492.94 = 13,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.76x = 35,492.94 × 13,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.76x = 489,838,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,838,774.80/23,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.58

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