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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.52, 32,844.92 and 13,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.52, 32,844.92 and 13,191.06 is: 18,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.52 : 32,844.92 = 13,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.52/32,844.92 = 13,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.52x = 32,844.92 × 13,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.52x = 433,259,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,259,244.46/23,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.01

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