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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.56, 33,071.49 and 13,354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.56, 33,071.49 and 13,354.17 is: 18,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.56 : 33,071.49 = 13,354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.56/33,071.49 = 13,354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.56x = 33,071.49 × 13,354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.56x = 441,642,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,642,175.60/23,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.97

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