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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.92, 20,945.12 and 4,605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.92, 20,945.12 and 4,605.21 is: 6,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.92 : 20,945.12 = 4,605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.92/20,945.12 = 4,605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.92x = 20,945.12 × 4,605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.92x = 96,456,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,456,653.05/13,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.08

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