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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.78, 33,057.54 and 13,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.78, 33,057.54 and 13,343.52 is: 18,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.78 : 33,057.54 = 13,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.78/33,057.54 = 13,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.78x = 33,057.54 × 13,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.78x = 441,103,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,103,946.14/23,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.26

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