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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,776.98, 35,631.45 and 13,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,776.98, 35,631.45 and 13,366.86 is: 20,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,776.98 : 35,631.45 = 13,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,776.98/35,631.45 = 13,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,776.98x = 35,631.45 × 13,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,776.98x = 476,280,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,280,603.75/23,776.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.16

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