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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.91, 32,807.99 and 13,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.91, 32,807.99 and 13,163.54 is: 18,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.91 : 32,807.99 = 13,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.91/32,807.99 = 13,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.91x = 32,807.99 × 13,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.91x = 431,869,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,869,321.59/23,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.69

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