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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.94, 32,646.81 and 13,719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.94, 32,646.81 and 13,719.94 is: 18,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.94 : 32,646.81 = 13,719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.94/32,646.81 = 13,719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.94x = 32,646.81 × 13,719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.94x = 447,912,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,912,274.39/23,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.45

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