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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.76, 32,312.76 and 13,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.76, 32,312.76 and 13,984.88 is: 19,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.76 : 32,312.76 = 13,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.76/32,312.76 = 13,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.76x = 32,312.76 × 13,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.76x = 451,890,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,890,071.07/23,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.25

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