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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.04, 20,079.90 and 8,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.04, 20,079.90 and 8,773 is: 13,142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.04 : 20,079.90 = 8,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.04/20,079.90 = 8,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.04x = 20,079.90 × 8,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.04x = 176,160,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,160,962.70/13,404.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.38

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