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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.95, 33,073.52 and 13,895.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.95, 33,073.52 and 13,895.55 is: 19,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.95 : 33,073.52 = 13,895.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.95/33,073.52 = 13,895.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.95x = 33,073.52 × 13,895.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.95x = 459,574,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,574,681.36/23,963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.75

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