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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.63, 33,079.62 and 13,360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.63, 33,079.62 and 13,360.95 is: 18,438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.63 : 33,079.62 = 13,360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.63/33,079.62 = 13,360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.63x = 33,079.62 × 13,360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.63x = 441,975,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,975,198.94/23,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.19

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