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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.99, 32,106.87 and 15,736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.99, 32,106.87 and 15,736.95 is: 21,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.99 : 32,106.87 = 15,736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.99/32,106.87 = 15,736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.99x = 32,106.87 × 15,736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.99x = 505,264,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,264,207.85/23,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.69

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