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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.98, 32,932.80 and 13,792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.98, 32,932.80 and 13,792.71 is: 19,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.98 : 32,932.80 = 13,792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.98/32,932.80 = 13,792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.98x = 32,932.80 × 13,792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.98x = 454,232,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,232,559.89/23,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,034.23

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