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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.76, 35,866.82 and 13,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.76, 35,866.82 and 13,401.84 is: 20,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.76 : 35,866.82 = 13,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.76/35,866.82 = 13,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.76x = 35,866.82 × 13,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.76x = 480,681,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,681,382.95/23,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.70

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