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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.91, 32,106.64 and 12,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.91, 32,106.64 and 12,655.54 is: 17,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.91 : 32,106.64 = 12,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.91/32,106.64 = 12,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.91x = 32,106.64 × 12,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.91x = 406,326,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,326,866.79/23,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.47

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