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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.59, 32,739.03 and 13,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.59, 32,739.03 and 13,113.78 is: 18,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.59 : 32,739.03 = 13,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.59/32,739.03 = 13,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.59x = 32,739.03 × 13,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.59x = 429,332,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,332,436.83/23,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.75

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