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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.76, 32,796.72 and 13,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.76, 32,796.72 and 13,155.76 is: 18,154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.76 : 32,796.72 = 13,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.76/32,796.72 = 13,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.76x = 32,796.72 × 13,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.76x = 431,465,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,465,777.11/23,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.17

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