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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.72, 35,807.10 and 14,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.72, 35,807.10 and 14,073.64 is: 21,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.72 : 35,807.10 = 14,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.72/35,807.10 = 14,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.72x = 35,807.10 × 14,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.72x = 503,936,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,936,234.84/23,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.01

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