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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.21, 20,745.05 and 9,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.21, 20,745.05 and 9,396.09 is: 14,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.21 : 20,745.05 = 9,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.21/20,745.05 = 9,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.21x = 20,745.05 × 9,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.21x = 194,922,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,922,356.85/13,844.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.70

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