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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,866.66, 20,799.78 and 9,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,866.66, 20,799.78 and 9,413.28 is: 14,119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,866.66 : 20,799.78 = 9,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,866.66/20,799.78 = 9,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,866.66x = 20,799.78 × 9,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,866.66x = 195,794,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,794,153.08/13,866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.78

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