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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.22, 20,499.52 and 3,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.22, 20,499.52 and 3,805.28 is: 5,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.22 : 20,499.52 = 3,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.22/20,499.52 = 3,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.22x = 20,499.52 × 3,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.22x = 78,006,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006,413.47/13,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.97

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