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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,667.87, 20,469.90 and 10,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,667.87, 20,469.90 and 10,522.91 is: 15,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,667.87 : 20,469.90 = 10,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,667.87/20,469.90 = 10,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,667.87x = 20,469.90 × 10,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,667.87x = 215,402,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,402,966.58/13,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.81

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