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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.82, 32,707.89 and 13,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.82, 32,707.89 and 13,091.52 is: 18,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.82 : 32,707.89 = 13,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.82/32,707.89 = 13,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.82x = 32,707.89 × 13,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.82x = 428,195,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,195,996.09/23,699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,067.48

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