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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,953.76, 28,929.84 and 13,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,953.76, 28,929.84 and 13,007.66 is: 17,959.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,953.76 : 28,929.84 = 13,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,953.76/28,929.84 = 13,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,953.76x = 28,929.84 × 13,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,953.76x = 376,309,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,309,522.57/20,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.05

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