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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,745.76, 32,766.48 and 13,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,745.76, 32,766.48 and 13,133.92 is: 18,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,745.76 : 32,766.48 = 13,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,745.76/32,766.48 = 13,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,745.76x = 32,766.48 × 13,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,745.76x = 430,352,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,352,327.00/23,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.33

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