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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.76, 20,583.36 and 9,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.76, 20,583.36 and 9,845.76 is: 14,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.76 : 20,583.36 = 9,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.76/20,583.36 = 9,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.76x = 20,583.36 × 9,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.76x = 202,658,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,658,822.55/13,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.25

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