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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.78, 35,566.03 and 13,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.78, 35,566.03 and 13,190.82 is: 19,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.78 : 35,566.03 = 13,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.78/35,566.03 = 13,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.78x = 35,566.03 × 13,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.78x = 469,145,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,145,099.84/23,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.98

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