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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.91, 35,794.41 and 14,002.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.91, 35,794.41 and 14,002.81 is: 20,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.91 : 35,794.41 = 14,002.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.91/35,794.41 = 14,002.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.91x = 35,794.41 × 14,002.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.91x = 501,222,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,222,180.30/23,892.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.86

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