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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.92, 33,073.65 and 13,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.92, 33,073.65 and 13,355.46 is: 18,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.92 : 33,073.65 = 13,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.92/33,073.65 = 13,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.92x = 33,073.65 × 13,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.92x = 441,713,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,713,809.63/23,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.91

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