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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.80, 20,933.70 and 8,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.80, 20,933.70 and 8,050.90 is: 12,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.80 : 20,933.70 = 8,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.80/20,933.70 = 8,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.80x = 20,933.70 × 8,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.80x = 168,535,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,535,125.33/13,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.35

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