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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.77, 20,950.05 and 6,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.77, 20,950.05 and 6,062.79 is: 9,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.77 : 20,950.05 = 6,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.77/20,950.05 = 6,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.77x = 20,950.05 × 6,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.77x = 127,015,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,015,753.64/13,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.14

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