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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.64, 35,696.22 and 13,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.64, 35,696.22 and 13,964.32 is: 20,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.64 : 35,696.22 = 13,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.64/35,696.22 = 13,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.64x = 35,696.22 × 13,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.64x = 498,473,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,473,438.87/23,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.30

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