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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.52, 33,019.68 and 13,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.52, 33,019.68 and 13,855.40 is: 19,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.52 : 33,019.68 = 13,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.52/33,019.68 = 13,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.52x = 33,019.68 × 13,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.52x = 457,500,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,500,874.27/23,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.08

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