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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.43, 32,680.06 and 15,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.43, 32,680.06 and 15,063.15 is: 20,793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.43 : 32,680.06 = 15,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.43/32,680.06 = 15,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.43x = 32,680.06 × 15,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.43x = 492,264,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,264,645.79/23,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.97

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