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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.75, 32,629.98 and 13,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.75, 32,629.98 and 13,034.76 is: 17,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.75 : 32,629.98 = 13,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.75/32,629.98 = 13,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.75x = 32,629.98 × 13,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.75x = 425,323,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,323,925.52/23,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.09

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