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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.63, 20,994.80 and 12,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.63, 20,994.80 and 12,677.06 is: 19,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.63 : 20,994.80 = 12,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.63/20,994.80 = 12,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.63x = 20,994.80 × 12,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.63x = 266,152,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,152,339.29/13,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.61

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