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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,909.73, 20,828.42 and 11,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,909.73, 20,828.42 and 11,683.44 is: 17,494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,909.73 : 20,828.42 = 11,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,909.73/20,828.42 = 11,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,909.73x = 20,828.42 × 11,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,909.73x = 243,347,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,347,536.95/13,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.78

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