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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,471.92, 20,197.26 and 9,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,471.92, 20,197.26 and 9,034.02 is: 13,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,471.92 : 20,197.26 = 9,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,471.92/20,197.26 = 9,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,471.92x = 20,197.26 × 9,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,471.92x = 182,462,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462,450.79/13,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.91

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