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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.76, 32,624.94 and 13,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.76, 32,624.94 and 13,030.52 is: 17,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.76 : 32,624.94 = 13,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.76/32,624.94 = 13,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.76x = 32,624.94 × 13,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.76x = 425,119,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,119,933.17/23,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.50

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