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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,913.54, 20,891.14 and 12,045.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,913.54, 20,891.14 and 12,045.18 is: 18,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,913.54 : 20,891.14 = 12,045.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,913.54/20,891.14 = 12,045.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,913.54x = 20,891.14 × 12,045.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,913.54x = 251,637,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,637,541.71/13,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.80

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