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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.73, 32,651.83 and 15,169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.73, 32,651.83 and 15,169.83 is: 20,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.73 : 32,651.83 = 15,169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.73/32,651.83 = 15,169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.73x = 32,651.83 × 15,169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.73x = 495,322,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,322,833.14/23,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.54

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