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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.73, 35,620.57 and 13,359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.73, 35,620.57 and 13,359.61 is: 20,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.73 : 35,620.57 = 13,359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.73/35,620.57 = 13,359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.73x = 35,620.57 × 13,359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.73x = 475,876,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,876,923.18/23,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.29

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