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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.91, 20,513.12 and 3,814.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.91, 20,513.12 and 3,814.97 is: 5,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.91 : 20,513.12 = 3,814.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.91/20,513.12 = 3,814.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.91x = 20,513.12 × 3,814.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.91x = 78,256,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,256,815.77/13,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.24

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