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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.06, 32,855.50 and 13,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.06, 32,855.50 and 13,053.92 is: 18,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.06 : 32,855.50 = 13,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.06/32,855.50 = 13,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.06x = 32,855.50 × 13,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.06x = 428,892,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,892,865.68/23,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.61

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