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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.76, 20,773.14 and 10,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.76, 20,773.14 and 10,735.12 is: 16,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.76 : 20,773.14 = 10,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.76/20,773.14 = 10,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.76x = 20,773.14 × 10,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.76x = 223,002,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,002,150.68/13,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.68

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