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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.52, 20,706.24 and 10,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,795.52, 20,706.24 and 10,736.96 is: 16,115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,795.52 : 20,706.24 = 10,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,795.52/20,706.24 = 10,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,795.52x = 20,706.24 × 10,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,795.52x = 222,322,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,322,070.63/13,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,115.53

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