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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.27, 20,935.67 and 10,262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.27, 20,935.67 and 10,262.61 is: 15,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.27 : 20,935.67 = 10,262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.27/20,935.67 = 10,262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.27x = 20,935.67 × 10,262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.27x = 214,854,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,854,564.99/13,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.46

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