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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.56, 20,661.12 and 10,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,795.56, 20,661.12 and 10,088.46 is: 15,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,795.56 : 20,661.12 = 10,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,795.56/20,661.12 = 10,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,795.56x = 20,661.12 × 10,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,795.56x = 208,438,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,438,882.68/13,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.13

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