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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,568.06, 20,341.72 and 9,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,568.06, 20,341.72 and 9,396.08 is: 14,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568.06 : 20,341.72 = 9,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568.06/20,341.72 = 9,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568.06x = 20,341.72 × 9,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568.06x = 191,132,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,132,428.46/13,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.94

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