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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.55, 32,928.41 and 13,791.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.55, 32,928.41 and 13,791.31 is: 19,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.55 : 32,928.41 = 13,791.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.55/32,928.41 = 13,791.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.55x = 32,928.41 × 13,791.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.55x = 454,125,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,125,969.92/23,866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.72

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