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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.08, 32,835.62 and 15,296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.08, 32,835.62 and 15,296.33 is: 21,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.08 : 32,835.62 = 15,296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.08/32,835.62 = 15,296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.08x = 32,835.62 × 15,296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.08x = 502,264,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,264,238.61/23,797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.13

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