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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.67, 32,200.79 and 12,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.67, 32,200.79 and 12,723.30 is: 17,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.67 : 32,200.79 = 12,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.67/32,200.79 = 12,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.67x = 32,200.79 × 12,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.67x = 409,700,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,700,247.79/23,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.33

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