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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,703.92, 35,544.12 and 13,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,703.92, 35,544.12 and 13,845.68 is: 20,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,703.92 : 35,544.12 = 13,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,703.92/35,544.12 = 13,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,703.92x = 35,544.12 × 13,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,703.92x = 492,132,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,132,511.40/23,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.65

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