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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.97, 32,631.48 and 13,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.97, 32,631.48 and 13,034.55 is: 17,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.97 : 32,631.48 = 13,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.97/32,631.48 = 13,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.97x = 32,631.48 × 13,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.97x = 425,336,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,336,657.63/23,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.47

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