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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,895.72, 20,844.16 and 4,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,895.72, 20,844.16 and 4,035 is: 6,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,895.72 : 20,844.16 = 4,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,895.72/20,844.16 = 4,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,895.72x = 20,844.16 × 4,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,895.72x = 84,106,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,106,185.60/13,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.67

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