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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.81, 33,062.95 and 13,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.81, 33,062.95 and 13,348.86 is: 18,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.81 : 33,062.95 = 13,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.81/33,062.95 = 13,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.81x = 33,062.95 × 13,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.81x = 441,352,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,352,690.74/23,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.62

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