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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.94, 35,606.47 and 13,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.94, 35,606.47 and 13,356.69 is: 20,028.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.94 : 35,606.47 = 13,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.94/35,606.47 = 13,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.94x = 35,606.47 × 13,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.94x = 475,584,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,584,581.78/23,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.88

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