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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.76, 32,908.02 and 14,412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.76, 32,908.02 and 14,412.48 is: 19,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.76 : 32,908.02 = 14,412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.76/32,908.02 = 14,412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.76x = 32,908.02 × 14,412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.76x = 474,286,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,286,180.09/23,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,889.75

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