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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,144.76, 31,955.62 and 14,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,144.76, 31,955.62 and 14,772.60 is: 20,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,144.76 : 31,955.62 = 14,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,144.76/31,955.62 = 14,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,144.76x = 31,955.62 × 14,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,144.76x = 472,067,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,067,592.01/23,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.31

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