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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.61, 32,834.04 and 15,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.61, 32,834.04 and 15,316.76 is: 21,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.61 : 32,834.04 = 15,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.61/32,834.04 = 15,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.61x = 32,834.04 × 15,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.61x = 502,911,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,911,135.16/23,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.52

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