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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.94, 20,805.41 and 4,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.94, 20,805.41 and 4,007.15 is: 6,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.94 : 20,805.41 = 4,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.94/20,805.41 = 4,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.94x = 20,805.41 × 4,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.94x = 83,370,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,370,477.18/13,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.74

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