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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.92, 32,664.60 and 13,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.92, 32,664.60 and 13,058.58 is: 18,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.92 : 32,664.60 = 13,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.92/32,664.60 = 13,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.92x = 32,664.60 × 13,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.92x = 426,553,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,553,292.27/23,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.66

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