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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.73, 20,092.85 and 9,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.73, 20,092.85 and 9,435.06 is: 14,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.73 : 20,092.85 = 9,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.73/20,092.85 = 9,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.73x = 20,092.85 × 9,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.73x = 189,577,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,577,168.44/13,374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.28

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