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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.44, 32,739.83 and 13,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.44, 32,739.83 and 13,114.44 is: 18,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.44 : 32,739.83 = 13,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.44/32,739.83 = 13,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.44x = 32,739.83 × 13,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.44x = 429,364,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,364,519.75/23,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.22

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