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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.94, 33,078.68 and 13,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.94, 33,078.68 and 13,360.25 is: 18,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.94 : 33,078.68 = 13,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.94/33,078.68 = 13,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.94x = 33,078.68 × 13,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.94x = 441,939,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,939,434.47/23,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.24

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