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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.97, 32,802.96 and 13,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.97, 32,802.96 and 13,014.67 is: 17,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.97 : 32,802.96 = 13,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.97/32,802.96 = 13,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.97x = 32,802.96 × 13,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.97x = 426,919,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,919,699.42/23,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.46

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