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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,843.68, 35,764.98 and 14,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,843.68, 35,764.98 and 14,045.12 is: 21,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,843.68 : 35,764.98 = 14,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,843.68/35,764.98 = 14,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,843.68x = 35,764.98 × 14,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,843.68x = 502,323,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,323,435.90/23,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.36

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