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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,922.76, 20,887.22 and 6,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,922.76, 20,887.22 and 6,906.59 is: 10,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,922.76 : 20,887.22 = 6,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,922.76/20,887.22 = 6,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,922.76x = 20,887.22 × 6,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,922.76x = 144,259,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,259,475.83/13,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.41

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