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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.92, 33,082.20 and 13,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.92, 33,082.20 and 13,363.44 is: 18,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.92 : 33,082.20 = 13,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.92/33,082.20 = 13,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.92x = 33,082.20 × 13,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.92x = 442,091,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,091,994.77/23,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.08

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