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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.76, 20,388.15 and 6,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.76, 20,388.15 and 6,098.64 is: 9,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.76 : 20,388.15 = 6,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.76/20,388.15 = 6,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.76x = 20,388.15 × 6,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.76x = 124,339,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,339,987.12/13,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.52

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