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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.03, 20,011.02 and 8,654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.03, 20,011.02 and 8,654.93 is: 12,986.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.03 : 20,011.02 = 8,654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.03/20,011.02 = 8,654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.03x = 20,011.02 × 8,654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.03x = 173,193,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,193,977.33/13,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.93

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