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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,535.55, 20,276.46 and 10,600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,535.55, 20,276.46 and 10,600.11 is: 15,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,535.55 : 20,276.46 = 10,600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,535.55/20,276.46 = 10,600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,535.55x = 20,276.46 × 10,600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,535.55x = 214,932,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,932,706.41/13,535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,879.13

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