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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.70, 32,669.91 and 13,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.70, 32,669.91 and 13,604.40 is: 18,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.70 : 32,669.91 = 13,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.70/32,669.91 = 13,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.70x = 32,669.91 × 13,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.70x = 444,454,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,454,523.60/23,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.98

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