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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.95, 32,096.64 and 14,310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.95, 32,096.64 and 14,310.69 is: 19,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.95 : 32,096.64 = 14,310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.95/32,096.64 = 14,310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.95x = 32,096.64 × 14,310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.95x = 459,324,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,324,917.89/23,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.16

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