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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.92, 33,092.31 and 13,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.92, 33,092.31 and 13,369.34 is: 18,449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.92 : 33,092.31 = 13,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.92/33,092.31 = 13,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.92x = 33,092.31 × 13,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.92x = 442,422,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,422,343.78/23,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.70

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