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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,351.08, 20,030.64 and 3,991.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,351.08, 20,030.64 and 3,991.41 is: 5,988.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,351.08 : 20,030.64 = 3,991.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,351.08/20,030.64 = 3,991.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,351.08x = 20,030.64 × 3,991.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,351.08x = 79,950,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950,421.69/13,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.31

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