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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.76, 33,101.73 and 13,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.76, 33,101.73 and 13,376.16 is: 18,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.76 : 33,101.73 = 13,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.76/33,101.73 = 13,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.76x = 33,101.73 × 13,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.76x = 442,774,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,774,073.42/23,986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.10

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