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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.81, 32,594.05 and 13,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.81, 32,594.05 and 13,007.44 is: 17,951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.81 : 32,594.05 = 13,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.81/32,594.05 = 13,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.81x = 32,594.05 × 13,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.81x = 423,964,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,964,921.72/23,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.07

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