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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.52, 20,326.56 and 8,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.52, 20,326.56 and 8,354.04 is: 12,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.52 : 20,326.56 = 8,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.52/20,326.56 = 8,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.52x = 20,326.56 × 8,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.52x = 169,808,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,808,895.30/13,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.09

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