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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,500, 20,260.44 and 9,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,500, 20,260.44 and 9,369 is: 14,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,500 : 20,260.44 = 9,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,500/20,260.44 = 9,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,500x = 20,260.44 × 9,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,500x = 189,820,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,820,062.36/13,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.75

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