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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.61, 32,664.59 and 13,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.61, 32,664.59 and 13,060.21 is: 18,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.61 : 32,664.59 = 13,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.61/32,664.59 = 13,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.61x = 32,664.59 × 13,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.61x = 426,606,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,606,404.96/23,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.62

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