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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.68, 32,803.48 and 13,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.68, 32,803.48 and 13,697.16 is: 18,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.68 : 32,803.48 = 13,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.68/32,803.48 = 13,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.68x = 32,803.48 × 13,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.68x = 449,314,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,314,514.12/23,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.82

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