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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558, 20,316.02 and 9,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558, 20,316.02 and 9,406.08 is: 14,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558 : 20,316.02 = 9,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558/20,316.02 = 9,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558x = 20,316.02 × 9,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558x = 191,094,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,094,109.40/13,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.56

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