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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.46, 20,392.34 and 10,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.46, 20,392.34 and 10,829.56 is: 16,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.46 : 20,392.34 = 10,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.46/20,392.34 = 10,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.46x = 20,392.34 × 10,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.46x = 220,840,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,840,069.57/13,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,247.25

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