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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.65, 20,109.49 and 7,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.65, 20,109.49 and 7,865.80 is: 11,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.65 : 20,109.49 = 7,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.65/20,109.49 = 7,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.65x = 20,109.49 × 7,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.65x = 158,177,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,177,226.44/13,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.90

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