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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.78, 32,841.45 and 18,122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.78, 32,841.45 and 18,122.54 is: 25,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.78 : 32,841.45 = 18,122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.78/32,841.45 = 18,122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.78x = 32,841.45 × 18,122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.78x = 595,170,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,170,327.08/23,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.60

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