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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.02, 20,688.86 and 6,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,795.02, 20,688.86 and 6,002 is: 9,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,795.02 : 20,688.86 = 6,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,795.02/20,688.86 = 6,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,795.02x = 20,688.86 × 6,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,795.02x = 124,174,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,174,537.72/13,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.40

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