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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.71, 32,249.70 and 13,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.71, 32,249.70 and 13,298.07 is: 18,351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.71 : 32,249.70 = 13,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.71/32,249.70 = 13,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.71x = 32,249.70 × 13,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.71x = 428,858,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,858,768.08/23,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.84

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