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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.80, 20,047.20 and 10,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.80, 20,047.20 and 10,254.40 is: 15,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.80 : 20,047.20 = 10,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.80/20,047.20 = 10,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.80x = 20,047.20 × 10,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.80x = 205,572,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,572,007.68/13,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.60

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