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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.70, 32,802.96 and 13,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.70, 32,802.96 and 13,697.36 is: 18,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.70 : 32,802.96 = 13,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.70/32,802.96 = 13,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.70x = 32,802.96 × 13,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.70x = 449,313,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,313,952.19/23,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.80

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