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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.51, 32,503.70 and 13,483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.51, 32,503.70 and 13,483.03 is: 18,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.51 : 32,503.70 = 13,483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.51/32,503.70 = 13,483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.51x = 32,503.70 × 13,483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.51x = 438,248,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248,294.80/23,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.71

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