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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.56, 20,933.76 and 4,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.56, 20,933.76 and 4,094.52 is: 6,142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.56 : 20,933.76 = 4,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.56/20,933.76 = 4,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.56x = 20,933.76 × 4,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.56x = 85,713,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713,699.00/13,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.34

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