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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,929.76, 20,903.15 and 6,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,929.76, 20,903.15 and 6,030.74 is: 9,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,929.76 : 20,903.15 = 6,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,929.76/20,903.15 = 6,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,929.76x = 20,903.15 × 6,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,929.76x = 126,061,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,061,462.83/13,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.79

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