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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.76, 20,492.88 and 11,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.76, 20,492.88 and 11,911.20 is: 17,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.76 : 20,492.88 = 11,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.76/20,492.88 = 11,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.76x = 20,492.88 × 11,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.76x = 244,094,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,094,792.26/13,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,851.33

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