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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.31, 32,306.24 and 12,800.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.31, 32,306.24 and 12,800.03 is: 17,664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.31 : 32,306.24 = 12,800.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.31/32,306.24 = 12,800.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.31x = 32,306.24 × 12,800.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.31x = 413,520,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,520,953.95/23,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.05

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