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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.90, 33,066.47 and 13,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.90, 33,066.47 and 13,753.96 is: 18,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.90 : 33,066.47 = 13,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.90/33,066.47 = 13,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.90x = 33,066.47 × 13,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.90x = 454,794,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,794,905.72/23,958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.29

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