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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,946.72, 20,903.06 and 10,673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,946.72, 20,903.06 and 10,673.51 is: 15,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,946.72 : 20,903.06 = 10,673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,946.72/20,903.06 = 10,673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,946.72x = 20,903.06 × 10,673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,946.72x = 223,108,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,108,942.11/13,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.24

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