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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.51, 32,631.92 and 13,300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.51, 32,631.92 and 13,300.81 is: 18,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.51 : 32,631.92 = 13,300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.51/32,631.92 = 13,300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.51x = 32,631.92 × 13,300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.51x = 434,030,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,030,869.65/23,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.19

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