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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.76, 32,075.55 and 13,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.76, 32,075.55 and 13,806.50 is: 19,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.76 : 32,075.55 = 13,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.76/32,075.55 = 13,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.76x = 32,075.55 × 13,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.76x = 442,850,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,850,920.70/23,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.75

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