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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.96, 32,849.56 and 13,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.96, 32,849.56 and 13,193.96 is: 18,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.96 : 32,849.56 = 13,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.96/32,849.56 = 13,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.96x = 32,849.56 × 13,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.96x = 433,415,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,415,780.66/23,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.95

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