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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.58, 20,927.97 and 6,934.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.58, 20,927.97 and 6,934.95 is: 10,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.58 : 20,927.97 = 6,934.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.58/20,927.97 = 6,934.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.58x = 20,927.97 × 6,934.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.58x = 145,134,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,134,425.55/13,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.73

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