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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.73, 20,200.68 and 9,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.73, 20,200.68 and 9,567 is: 14,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.73 : 20,200.68 = 9,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.73/20,200.68 = 9,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.73x = 20,200.68 × 9,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.73x = 193,259,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259,905.56/13,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.95

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