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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,510.91, 20,266.34 and 11,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,510.91, 20,266.34 and 11,197.55 is: 16,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,510.91 : 20,266.34 = 11,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,510.91/20,266.34 = 11,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,510.91x = 20,266.34 × 11,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,510.91x = 226,933,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,933,198.15/13,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.30

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