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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.73, 20,207.03 and 5,150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.73, 20,207.03 and 5,150.73 is: 7,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.73 : 20,207.03 = 5,150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.73/20,207.03 = 5,150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.73x = 20,207.03 × 5,150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.73x = 104,080,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,080,867.20/13,477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.43

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