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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.76, 32,723.52 and 13,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.76, 32,723.52 and 13,102.94 is: 18,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.76 : 32,723.52 = 13,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.76/32,723.52 = 13,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.76x = 32,723.52 × 13,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.76x = 428,774,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,774,319.15/23,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,080.48

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