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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.22, 20,494.60 and 7,462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.22, 20,494.60 and 7,462.77 is: 11,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.22 : 20,494.60 = 7,462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.22/20,494.60 = 7,462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.22x = 20,494.60 × 7,462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.22x = 152,946,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,946,486.04/13,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.03

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