Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,868, 20,802 and 4,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,868, 20,802 and 4,634 is: 6,951
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,868 : 20,802 = 4,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,868/20,802 = 4,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,868x = 20,802 × 4,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,868x = 96,396,468 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,396,468/13,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,951
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