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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.54, 32,010.99 and 13,766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.54, 32,010.99 and 13,766.42 is: 18,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.54 : 32,010.99 = 13,766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.54/32,010.99 = 13,766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.54x = 32,010.99 × 13,766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.54x = 440,676,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,676,732.96/23,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.97

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