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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.75, 33,018.22 and 13,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.75, 33,018.22 and 13,316.15 is: 18,375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.75 : 33,018.22 = 13,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.75/33,018.22 = 13,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.75x = 33,018.22 × 13,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.75x = 439,675,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,675,503.67/23,926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.90

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