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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.51, 33,065.64 and 13,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.51, 33,065.64 and 13,352.13 is: 18,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.51 : 33,065.64 = 13,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.51/33,065.64 = 13,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.51x = 33,065.64 × 13,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.51x = 441,496,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,496,723.81/23,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.25

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