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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.31, 33,110.82 and 13,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.31, 33,110.82 and 13,383.63 is: 18,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.31 : 33,110.82 = 13,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.31/33,110.82 = 13,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.31x = 33,110.82 × 13,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.31x = 443,142,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,142,963.88/23,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.44

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