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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.92, 32,303.55 and 13,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.92, 32,303.55 and 13,981.92 is: 19,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.92 : 32,303.55 = 13,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.92/32,303.55 = 13,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.92x = 32,303.55 × 13,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.92x = 451,665,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,665,651.82/23,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.42

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