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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.68, 35,922.96 and 13,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.68, 35,922.96 and 13,964.64 is: 20,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.68 : 35,922.96 = 13,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.68/35,922.96 = 13,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.68x = 35,922.96 × 13,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.68x = 501,651,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,651,204.13/23,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.93

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