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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.43, 32,807.81 and 13,163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.43, 32,807.81 and 13,163.45 is: 18,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.43 : 32,807.81 = 13,163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.43/32,807.81 = 13,163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.43x = 32,807.81 × 13,163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.43x = 431,863,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,863,736.69/23,773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.82

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