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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.51, 32,991.89 and 13,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.51, 32,991.89 and 13,296.92 is: 18,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.51 : 32,991.89 = 13,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.51/32,991.89 = 13,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.51x = 32,991.89 × 13,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.51x = 438,690,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,690,290.53/23,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.48

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