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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.57, 32,719.23 and 13,099.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.57, 32,719.23 and 13,099.29 is: 18,077.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.57 : 32,719.23 = 13,099.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.57/32,719.23 = 13,099.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.57x = 32,719.23 × 13,099.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.57x = 428,598,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,598,682.35/23,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.03

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