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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.83, 20,994.11 and 6,207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.83, 20,994.11 and 6,207.11 is: 9,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.83 : 20,994.11 = 6,207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.83/20,994.11 = 6,207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.83x = 20,994.11 × 6,207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.83x = 130,312,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,312,719.09/13,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.82

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