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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.54, 35,667.81 and 13,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.54, 35,667.81 and 13,384.62 is: 20,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.54 : 35,667.81 = 13,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.54/35,667.81 = 13,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.54x = 35,667.81 × 13,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.54x = 477,400,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,400,083.08/23,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.93

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