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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.73, 20,049.84 and 4,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.73, 20,049.84 and 4,004.37 is: 6,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.73 : 20,049.84 = 4,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.73/20,049.84 = 4,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.73x = 20,049.84 × 4,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.73x = 80,286,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,286,977.80/13,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.38

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