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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.88, 33,067.62 and 13,207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.88, 33,067.62 and 13,207.15 is: 18,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.88 : 33,067.62 = 13,207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.88/33,067.62 = 13,207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.88x = 33,067.62 × 13,207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.88x = 436,729,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,729,017.48/23,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.99

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