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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.96, 35,635.44 and 13,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.96, 35,635.44 and 13,907.20 is: 20,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.96 : 35,635.44 = 13,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.96/35,635.44 = 13,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.96x = 35,635.44 × 13,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.96x = 495,589,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,589,191.17/23,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.78

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