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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.78, 32,822.88 and 13,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.78, 32,822.88 and 13,713.14 is: 18,924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.78 : 32,822.88 = 13,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.78/32,822.88 = 13,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.78x = 32,822.88 × 13,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.78x = 450,104,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,104,748.64/23,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.07

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