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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,073.76, 31,844.72 and 13,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,073.76, 31,844.72 and 13,004.67 is: 17,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,073.76 : 31,844.72 = 13,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,073.76/31,844.72 = 13,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,073.76x = 31,844.72 × 13,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,073.76x = 414,130,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,130,074.84/23,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,948.10

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