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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.92, 32,524.47 and 12,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.92, 32,524.47 and 12,958.92 is: 17,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.92 : 32,524.47 = 12,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.92/32,524.47 = 12,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.92x = 32,524.47 × 12,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.92x = 421,482,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,482,004.77/23,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.20

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