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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.82, 32,516.91 and 18,164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.82, 32,516.91 and 18,164.47 is: 25,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.82 : 32,516.91 = 18,164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.82/32,516.91 = 18,164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.82x = 32,516.91 × 18,164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.82x = 590,652,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,652,436.19/23,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.72

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