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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.51, 32,786.07 and 13,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.51, 32,786.07 and 13,150.11 is: 18,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.51 : 32,786.07 = 13,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.51/32,786.07 = 13,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.51x = 32,786.07 × 13,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.51x = 431,140,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,140,500.60/23,760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.26

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