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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.97, 20,954.96 and 6,577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.97, 20,954.96 and 6,577.37 is: 9,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.97 : 20,954.96 = 6,577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.97/20,954.96 = 6,577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.97x = 20,954.96 × 6,577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.97x = 137,828,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,828,492.37/13,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.06

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