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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.62, 32,659.19 and 13,458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.62, 32,659.19 and 13,458.76 is: 18,572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.62 : 32,659.19 = 13,458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.62/32,659.19 = 13,458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.62x = 32,659.19 × 13,458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.62x = 439,552,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,552,200.00/23,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.66

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