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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.80, 20,909.40 and 11,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.80, 20,909.40 and 11,008.40 is: 16,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.80 : 20,909.40 = 11,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.80/20,909.40 = 11,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.80x = 20,909.40 × 11,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.80x = 230,179,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,179,038.96/13,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.78

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