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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.76, 20,446.62 and 9,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.76, 20,446.62 and 9,418.20 is: 14,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.76 : 20,446.62 = 9,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.76/20,446.62 = 9,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.76x = 20,446.62 × 9,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.76x = 192,570,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570,356.48/13,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.64

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