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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522.94, 32,462.19 and 12,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,522.94, 32,462.19 and 12,913.26 is: 17,820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,522.94 : 32,462.19 = 12,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,522.94/32,462.19 = 12,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,522.94x = 32,462.19 × 12,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,522.94x = 419,192,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,192,699.64/23,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,820.59

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