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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.52, 33,059.46 and 13,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.52, 33,059.46 and 13,345.80 is: 18,417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.52 : 33,059.46 = 13,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.52/33,059.46 = 13,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.52x = 33,059.46 × 13,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.52x = 441,204,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,204,941.27/23,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.67

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