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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.63, 33,114.68 and 13,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.63, 33,114.68 and 13,385.04 is: 18,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.63 : 33,114.68 = 13,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.63/33,114.68 = 13,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.63x = 33,114.68 × 13,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.63x = 443,241,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,241,316.39/23,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.75

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