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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.55, 20,039.42 and 3,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.55, 20,039.42 and 3,498.54 is: 5,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.55 : 20,039.42 = 3,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.55/20,039.42 = 3,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.55x = 20,039.42 × 3,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.55x = 70,108,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,108,694.95/13,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.44

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