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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.99, 35,571.71 and 13,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.99, 35,571.71 and 13,205.04 is: 19,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.99 : 35,571.71 = 13,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.99/35,571.71 = 13,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.99x = 35,571.71 × 13,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.99x = 469,725,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,725,787.39/23,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.61

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