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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.79, 33,011.42 and 13,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.79, 33,011.42 and 13,848.30 is: 19,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.79 : 33,011.42 = 13,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.79/33,011.42 = 13,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.79x = 33,011.42 × 13,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.79x = 457,151,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,151,978.34/23,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.08

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