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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.58, 35,627.52 and 13,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.58, 35,627.52 and 13,233.39 is: 19,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.58 : 35,627.52 = 13,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.58/35,627.52 = 13,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.58x = 35,627.52 × 13,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.58x = 471,472,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,472,866.89/23,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,818.46

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