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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.17, 20,932.47 and 4,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.17, 20,932.47 and 4,094.23 is: 6,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.17 : 20,932.47 = 4,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.17/20,932.47 = 4,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.17x = 20,932.47 × 4,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.17x = 85,702,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702,346.65/13,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.26

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