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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,496.06, 20,109.93 and 12,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,496.06, 20,109.93 and 12,023.90 is: 17,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,496.06 : 20,109.93 = 12,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,496.06/20,109.93 = 12,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,496.06x = 20,109.93 × 12,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,496.06x = 241,799,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,799,787.33/13,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.32

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