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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.92, 32,990.08 and 13,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.92, 32,990.08 and 13,296 is: 18,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.92 : 32,990.08 = 13,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.92/32,990.08 = 13,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.92x = 32,990.08 × 13,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.92x = 438,636,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,636,103.68/23,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.43

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