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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.80, 20,926.20 and 4,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.80, 20,926.20 and 4,716.80 is: 7,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.80 : 20,926.20 = 4,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.80/20,926.20 = 4,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.80x = 20,926.20 × 4,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.80x = 98,704,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,704,700.16/13,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.20

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