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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.96, 20,629.38 and 9,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.96, 20,629.38 and 9,359.52 is: 14,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.96 : 20,629.38 = 9,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.96/20,629.38 = 9,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.96x = 20,629.38 × 9,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.96x = 193,081,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,081,094.70/13,752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.24

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