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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,790.61, 20,696.18 and 6,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,790.61, 20,696.18 and 6,774.39 is: 10,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,790.61 : 20,696.18 = 6,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,790.61/20,696.18 = 6,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,790.61x = 20,696.18 × 6,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,790.61x = 140,203,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,203,960.96/13,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.63

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