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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.05, 20,024.34 and 3,990.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.05, 20,024.34 and 3,990.15 is: 5,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.05 : 20,024.34 = 3,990.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.05/20,024.34 = 3,990.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.05x = 20,024.34 × 3,990.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.05x = 79,900,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,900,120.25/13,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.01

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