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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.52, 35,821.76 and 13,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.52, 35,821.76 and 13,376.28 is: 20,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.52 : 35,821.76 = 13,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.52/35,821.76 = 13,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.52x = 35,821.76 × 13,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.52x = 479,161,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,161,891.85/23,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.47

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