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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.57, 32,246.82 and 13,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.57, 32,246.82 and 13,295.79 is: 18,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.57 : 32,246.82 = 13,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.57/32,246.82 = 13,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.57x = 32,246.82 × 13,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.57x = 428,746,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,746,946.89/23,367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.95

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