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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.91, 20,902.10 and 3,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.91, 20,902.10 and 3,405 is: 5,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.91 : 20,902.10 = 3,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.91/20,902.10 = 3,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.91x = 20,902.10 × 3,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.91x = 71,171,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,171,633.48/13,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.43

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