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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.64, 32,811.68 and 13,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.64, 32,811.68 and 13,700.27 is: 18,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.64 : 32,811.68 = 13,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.64/32,811.68 = 13,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.64x = 32,811.68 × 13,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.64x = 449,528,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,528,991.43/23,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.72

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