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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.59, 32,015.25 and 13,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.59, 32,015.25 and 13,766.76 is: 18,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.59 : 32,015.25 = 13,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.59/32,015.25 = 13,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.59x = 32,015.25 × 13,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.59x = 440,746,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,746,263.09/23,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.66

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