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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.61, 32,843.47 and 13,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.61, 32,843.47 and 13,189.25 is: 18,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.61 : 32,843.47 = 13,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.61/32,843.47 = 13,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.61x = 32,843.47 × 13,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.61x = 433,180,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,180,736.70/23,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.17

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