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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.42, 20,674.80 and 9,411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.42, 20,674.80 and 9,411.18 is: 14,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.42 : 20,674.80 = 9,411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.42/20,674.80 = 9,411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.42x = 20,674.80 × 9,411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.42x = 194,574,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,574,264.26/13,788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.43

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