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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.98, 35,595.45 and 13,342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.98, 35,595.45 and 13,342.86 is: 19,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.98 : 35,595.45 = 13,342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.98/35,595.45 = 13,342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.98x = 35,595.45 × 13,342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.98x = 474,945,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,945,105.99/23,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.18

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