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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.06, 28,432.98 and 13,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.06, 28,432.98 and 13,905.12 is: 19,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.06 : 28,432.98 = 13,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.06/28,432.98 = 13,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.06x = 28,432.98 × 13,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.06x = 395,363,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,363,998.86/20,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.85

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