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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.19, 32,056.97 and 12,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.19, 32,056.97 and 12,619.80 is: 17,414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.19 : 32,056.97 = 12,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.19/32,056.97 = 12,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.19x = 32,056.97 × 12,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.19x = 404,552,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,552,486.91/23,230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.94

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