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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,597.34, 20,399.66 and 10,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,597.34, 20,399.66 and 10,834.44 is: 16,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,597.34 : 20,399.66 = 10,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,597.34/20,399.66 = 10,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,597.34x = 20,399.66 × 10,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,597.34x = 221,018,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,018,892.29/13,597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.57

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