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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.02, 20,291.04 and 10,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.02, 20,291.04 and 10,255.14 is: 15,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.02 : 20,291.04 = 10,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.02/20,291.04 = 10,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.02x = 20,291.04 × 10,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.02x = 208,087,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,087,455.95/13,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.72

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