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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.59, 32,327.09 and 13,869.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.59, 32,327.09 and 13,869.93 is: 19,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.59 : 32,327.09 = 13,869.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.59/32,327.09 = 13,869.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.59x = 32,327.09 × 13,869.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.59x = 448,374,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,374,590.90/23,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.19

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