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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.52, 20,936.34 and 4,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.52, 20,936.34 and 4,595.16 is: 6,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.52 : 20,936.34 = 4,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.52/20,936.34 = 4,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.52x = 20,936.34 × 4,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.52x = 96,205,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,205,832.11/13,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.75

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