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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.72, 32,763.36 and 18,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.72, 32,763.36 and 18,708.76 is: 25,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.72 : 32,763.36 = 18,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.72/32,763.36 = 18,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.72x = 32,763.36 × 18,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.72x = 612,961,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,961,839.03/23,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.96

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