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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,923.76, 33,013.98 and 13,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,923.76, 33,013.98 and 13,313.16 is: 18,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,923.76 : 33,013.98 = 13,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,923.76/33,013.98 = 13,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,923.76x = 33,013.98 × 13,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,923.76x = 439,520,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,520,397.98/23,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,371.71

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