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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.43, 32,669.52 and 13,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.43, 32,669.52 and 13,063.78 is: 18,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.43 : 32,669.52 = 13,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.43/32,669.52 = 13,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.43x = 32,669.52 × 13,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.43x = 426,787,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,787,421.99/23,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.12

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