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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.83, 20,868.76 and 12,067.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.83, 20,868.76 and 12,067.25 is: 18,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.83 : 20,868.76 = 12,067.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.83/20,868.76 = 12,067.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.83x = 20,868.76 × 12,067.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.83x = 251,828,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,828,483.77/13,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.85

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