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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.02, 32,671.64 and 14,723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.02, 32,671.64 and 14,723.27 is: 20,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.02 : 32,671.64 = 14,723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.02/32,671.64 = 14,723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.02x = 32,671.64 × 14,723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.02x = 481,033,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,033,303.45/23,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.32

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