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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,945.59, 20,918.35 and 6,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,945.59, 20,918.35 and 6,550.02 is: 9,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,945.59 : 20,918.35 = 6,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,945.59/20,918.35 = 6,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,945.59x = 20,918.35 × 6,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,945.59x = 137,015,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,015,610.87/13,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.01

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