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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.76, 33,103.95 and 18,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.76, 33,103.95 and 18,030.72 is: 24,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.76 : 33,103.95 = 18,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.76/33,103.95 = 18,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.76x = 33,103.95 × 18,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.76x = 596,888,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,888,053.34/23,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.25

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