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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.76, 32,246.70 and 13,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.76, 32,246.70 and 13,297.28 is: 18,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.76 : 32,246.70 = 13,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.76/32,246.70 = 13,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.76x = 32,246.70 × 13,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.76x = 428,793,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,793,398.98/23,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.79

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