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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.76, 32,926.71 and 13,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.76, 32,926.71 and 13,793.46 is: 19,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.76 : 32,926.71 = 13,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.76/32,926.71 = 13,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.76x = 32,926.71 × 13,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.76x = 454,173,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,173,257.32/23,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,033.52

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