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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.54, 31,995.81 and 13,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.54, 31,995.81 and 13,755.42 is: 18,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.54 : 31,995.81 = 13,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.54/31,995.81 = 13,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.54x = 31,995.81 × 13,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.54x = 440,115,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,115,804.79/23,193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.79

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