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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.76, 32,055.88 and 12,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.76, 32,055.88 and 12,619.37 is: 17,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.76 : 32,055.88 = 12,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.76/32,055.88 = 12,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.76x = 32,055.88 × 12,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.76x = 404,525,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,525,010.40/23,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.08

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