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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,898.06, 20,794.81 and 9,746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,898.06, 20,794.81 and 9,746.18 is: 14,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,898.06 : 20,794.81 = 9,746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,898.06/20,794.81 = 9,746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,898.06x = 20,794.81 × 9,746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,898.06x = 202,669,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,669,988.95/13,898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,582.61

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