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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,682.80, 20,567.40 and 12,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,682.80, 20,567.40 and 12,905.20 is: 19,398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,682.80 : 20,567.40 = 12,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,682.80/20,567.40 = 12,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,682.80x = 20,567.40 × 12,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,682.80x = 265,426,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,426,410.48/13,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.54

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