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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.65, 33,018.78 and 13,855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.65, 33,018.78 and 13,855.62 is: 19,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.65 : 33,018.78 = 13,855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.65/33,018.78 = 13,855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.65x = 33,018.78 × 13,855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.65x = 457,495,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,495,668.54/23,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.76

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