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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.13, 32,220.41 and 14,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.13, 32,220.41 and 14,964.63 is: 20,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.13 : 32,220.41 = 14,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.13/32,220.41 = 14,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.13x = 32,220.41 × 14,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.13x = 482,166,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,166,514.10/23,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.18

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