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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.63, 32,225.25 and 14,968.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.63, 32,225.25 and 14,968.13 is: 20,656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.63 : 32,225.25 = 14,968.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.63/32,225.25 = 14,968.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.63x = 32,225.25 × 14,968.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.63x = 482,351,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,351,570.16/23,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.02

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