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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.72, 33,062.76 and 13,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.72, 33,062.76 and 13,349.52 is: 18,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.72 : 33,062.76 = 13,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.72/33,062.76 = 13,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.72x = 33,062.76 × 13,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.72x = 441,371,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,371,975.88/23,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.19

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