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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.03, 32,783.90 and 13,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.03, 32,783.90 and 13,147.11 is: 18,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.03 : 32,783.90 = 13,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.03/32,783.90 = 13,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.03x = 32,783.90 × 13,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.03x = 431,013,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,013,473.79/23,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.57

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