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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.58, 32,252.85 and 13,300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.58, 32,252.85 and 13,300.47 is: 18,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.58 : 32,252.85 = 13,300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.58/32,252.85 = 13,300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.58x = 32,252.85 × 13,300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.58x = 428,978,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,978,063.84/23,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.26

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