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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,514.76, 20,243.89 and 10,867.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,514.76, 20,243.89 and 10,867.95 is: 16,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,514.76 : 20,243.89 = 10,867.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,514.76/20,243.89 = 10,867.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,514.76x = 20,243.89 × 10,867.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,514.76x = 220,009,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,009,584.33/13,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.21

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