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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.06, 20,614.84 and 10,940.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.06, 20,614.84 and 10,940.49 is: 16,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.06 : 20,614.84 = 10,940.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.06/20,614.84 = 10,940.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.06x = 20,614.84 × 10,940.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.06x = 225,536,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,536,371.98/13,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.31

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