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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.76, 33,083.10 and 13,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.76, 33,083.10 and 13,363.17 is: 18,440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.76 : 33,083.10 = 13,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.76/33,083.10 = 13,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.76x = 33,083.10 × 13,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.76x = 442,095,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,095,056.83/23,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.79

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