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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.68, 35,925.96 and 13,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.68, 35,925.96 and 13,966.64 is: 20,942.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.68 : 35,925.96 = 13,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.68/35,925.96 = 13,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.68x = 35,925.96 × 13,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.68x = 501,764,949.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,764,949.97/23,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.93

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