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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.78, 20,633.67 and 11,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.78, 20,633.67 and 11,320.92 is: 16,981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.78 : 20,633.67 = 11,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.78/20,633.67 = 11,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.78x = 20,633.67 × 11,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.78x = 233,592,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,592,127.38/13,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.38

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