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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.76, 32,848.66 and 13,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.76, 32,848.66 and 13,735.86 is: 18,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.76 : 32,848.66 = 13,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.76/32,848.66 = 13,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.76x = 32,848.66 × 13,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.76x = 451,204,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,204,594.95/23,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.20

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