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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.67, 32,610.90 and 13,562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.67, 32,610.90 and 13,562.91 is: 18,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.67 : 32,610.90 = 13,562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.67/32,610.90 = 13,562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.67x = 32,610.90 × 13,562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.67x = 442,298,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,298,701.72/23,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,719.52

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