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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.51, 32,805.97 and 13,698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.51, 32,805.97 and 13,698.97 is: 18,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.51 : 32,805.97 = 13,698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.51/32,805.97 = 13,698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.51x = 32,805.97 × 13,698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.51x = 449,407,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,407,998.85/23,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.30

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