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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.83, 33,093.96 and 13,369.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.83, 33,093.96 and 13,369.29 is: 18,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.83 : 33,093.96 = 13,369.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.83/33,093.96 = 13,369.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.83x = 33,093.96 × 13,369.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.83x = 442,442,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,442,748.49/23,980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.85

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