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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.64, 32,721.01 and 13,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.64, 32,721.01 and 13,101.04 is: 18,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.64 : 32,721.01 = 13,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.64/32,721.01 = 13,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.64x = 32,721.01 × 13,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.64x = 428,679,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,679,342.69/23,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,078.86

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