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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.97, 20,488.94 and 6,262.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.97, 20,488.94 and 6,262.00 is: 9,389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.97 : 20,488.94 = 6,262.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.97/20,488.94 = 6,262.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.97x = 20,488.94 × 6,262.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.97x = 128,301,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,301,685.24/13,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.78

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