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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.70, 35,854.34 and 13,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.70, 35,854.34 and 13,384.68 is: 20,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.70 : 35,854.34 = 13,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.70/35,854.34 = 13,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.70x = 35,854.34 × 13,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.70x = 479,898,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,898,900.97/23,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.70

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