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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,834.26, 20,759.88 and 7,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,834.26, 20,759.88 and 7,265.16 is: 10,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,834.26 : 20,759.88 = 7,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,834.26/20,759.88 = 7,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,834.26x = 20,759.88 × 7,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,834.26x = 150,823,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,823,849.78/13,834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.20

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