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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.76, 20,584.86 and 9,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.76, 20,584.86 and 9,846.76 is: 14,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.76 : 20,584.86 = 9,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.76/20,584.86 = 9,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.76x = 20,584.86 × 9,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.76x = 202,694,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,694,176.05/13,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.75

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