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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.97, 32,985.45 and 13,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.97, 32,985.45 and 13,292.67 is: 18,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.97 : 32,985.45 = 13,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.97/32,985.45 = 13,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.97x = 32,985.45 × 13,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.97x = 438,464,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,464,701.65/23,900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.06

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