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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.58, 32,475.77 and 21,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.58, 32,475.77 and 21,629.19 is: 29,813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.58 : 32,475.77 = 21,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.58/32,475.77 = 21,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.58x = 32,475.77 × 21,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.58x = 702,424,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,424,694.47/23,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,813.55

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