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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.90, 33,069.23 and 13,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.90, 33,069.23 and 13,755.96 is: 18,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.90 : 33,069.23 = 13,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.90/33,069.23 = 13,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.90x = 33,069.23 × 13,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.90x = 454,898,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,898,936.33/23,960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.06

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