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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,932.75, 20,902.37 and 10,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,932.75, 20,902.37 and 10,030.17 is: 15,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932.75 : 20,902.37 = 10,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932.75/20,902.37 = 10,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932.75x = 20,902.37 × 10,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932.75x = 209,654,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,654,274.35/13,932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.59

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