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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.51, 32,723.93 and 14,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.51, 32,723.93 and 14,150.80 is: 19,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.51 : 32,723.93 = 14,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.51/32,723.93 = 14,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.51x = 32,723.93 × 14,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.51x = 463,069,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,069,788.64/23,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.15

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