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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.97, 32,301.88 and 13,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.97, 32,301.88 and 13,849.22 is: 19,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.97 : 32,301.88 = 13,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.97/32,301.88 = 13,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.97x = 32,301.88 × 13,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.97x = 447,355,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,355,842.53/23,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.45

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