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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,569.58, 20,361.93 and 7,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,569.58, 20,361.93 and 7,329.46 is: 10,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,569.58 : 20,361.93 = 7,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,569.58/20,361.93 = 7,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,569.58x = 20,361.93 × 7,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,569.58x = 149,241,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,241,951.46/13,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.27

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