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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.28, 32,354.94 and 12,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.28, 32,354.94 and 12,834.69 is: 17,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.28 : 32,354.94 = 12,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.28/32,354.94 = 12,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.28x = 32,354.94 × 12,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.28x = 415,265,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,265,624.87/23,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.12

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