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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.76, 32,721.48 and 13,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.76, 32,721.48 and 13,101.12 is: 18,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.76 : 32,721.48 = 13,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.76/32,721.48 = 13,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.76x = 32,721.48 × 13,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.76x = 428,688,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,688,036.06/23,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.13

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