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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.86, 33,059.10 and 13,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.86, 33,059.10 and 13,344.94 is: 18,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.86 : 33,059.10 = 13,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.86/33,059.10 = 13,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.86x = 33,059.10 × 13,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.86x = 441,171,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,171,705.95/23,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.79

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