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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.55, 32,119.02 and 12,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.55, 32,119.02 and 12,664.25 is: 17,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.55 : 32,119.02 = 12,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.55/32,119.02 = 12,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.55x = 32,119.02 × 12,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.55x = 406,763,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,763,075.12/23,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.74

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