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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,964.91, 20,947.41 and 13,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,964.91, 20,947.41 and 13,264.16 is: 19,896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964.91 : 20,947.41 = 13,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964.91/20,947.41 = 13,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964.91x = 20,947.41 × 13,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964.91x = 277,849,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,849,693.09/13,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.28

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