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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,672.76, 20,512.34 and 4,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,672.76, 20,512.34 and 4,438.76 is: 6,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,672.76 : 20,512.34 = 4,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,672.76/20,512.34 = 4,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,672.76x = 20,512.34 × 4,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,672.76x = 91,049,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,049,354.30/13,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.18

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