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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.76, 32,623.56 and 13,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.76, 32,623.56 and 13,029.52 is: 17,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.76 : 32,623.56 = 13,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.76/32,623.56 = 13,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.76x = 32,623.56 × 13,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.76x = 425,069,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,069,327.49/23,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.12

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