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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.82, 33,034.12 and 13,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.82, 33,034.12 and 13,326.22 is: 18,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.82 : 33,034.12 = 13,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.82/33,034.12 = 13,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.82x = 33,034.12 × 13,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.82x = 440,219,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,219,950.63/23,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.91

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