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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,383, 20,074.56 and 4,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,383, 20,074.56 and 4,149 is: 6,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,383 : 20,074.56 = 4,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,383/20,074.56 = 4,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,383x = 20,074.56 × 4,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,383x = 83,289,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289,349.44/13,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.52

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