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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.73, 20,060.84 and 4,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.73, 20,060.84 and 4,011.73 is: 6,018.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.73 : 20,060.84 = 4,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.73/20,060.84 = 4,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.73x = 20,060.84 × 4,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.73x = 80,478,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,478,653.59/13,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.57

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