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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.76, 20,932.32 and 4,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.76, 20,932.32 and 4,595.68 is: 6,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.76 : 20,932.32 = 4,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.76/20,932.32 = 4,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.76x = 20,932.32 × 4,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.76x = 96,198,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,198,244.38/13,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.10

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