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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,769.91, 20,654.84 and 3,909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,769.91, 20,654.84 and 3,909.29 is: 5,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,769.91 : 20,654.84 = 3,909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,769.91/20,654.84 = 3,909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,769.91x = 20,654.84 × 3,909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,769.91x = 80,745,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,745,665.96/13,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.92

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