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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,983.89, 35,975.61 and 13,453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,983.89, 35,975.61 and 13,453.89 is: 20,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,983.89 : 35,975.61 = 13,453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,983.89/35,975.61 = 13,453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,983.89x = 35,975.61 × 13,453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,983.89x = 484,011,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,011,899.62/23,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.71

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