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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164.83, 34,793.82 and 13,823.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,164.83, 34,793.82 and 13,823.10 is: 20,762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,164.83 : 34,793.82 = 13,823.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,164.83/34,793.82 = 13,823.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,164.83x = 34,793.82 × 13,823.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,164.83x = 480,958,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,958,453.24/23,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.44

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