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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.94, 35,998.95 and 13,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.94, 35,998.95 and 13,467.71 is: 20,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.94 : 35,998.95 = 13,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.94/35,998.95 = 13,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.94x = 35,998.95 × 13,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.94x = 484,823,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,823,418.90/23,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.03

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