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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,804.83, 20,703.33 and 3,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,804.83, 20,703.33 and 3,941.46 is: 5,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,804.83 : 20,703.33 = 3,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,804.83/20,703.33 = 3,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,804.83x = 20,703.33 × 3,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,804.83x = 81,601,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,601,347.06/13,804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.07

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