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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.93, 20,026.16 and 3,990.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.93, 20,026.16 and 3,990.97 is: 5,986.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.93 : 20,026.16 = 3,990.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.93/20,026.16 = 3,990.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.93x = 20,026.16 × 3,990.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.93x = 79,923,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,923,803.78/13,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.38

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