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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.30, 32,798.99 and 13,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.30, 32,798.99 and 13,695.74 is: 18,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.30 : 32,798.99 = 13,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.30/32,798.99 = 13,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.30x = 32,798.99 × 13,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.30x = 449,206,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,206,439.30/23,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.60

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