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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.84, 32,280.42 and 13,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.84, 32,280.42 and 13,964.28 is: 19,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.84 : 32,280.42 = 13,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.84/32,280.42 = 13,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.84x = 32,280.42 × 13,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.84x = 450,772,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,772,823.40/23,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.04

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