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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.76, 20,827.53 and 9,210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.76, 20,827.53 and 9,210.65 is: 13,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.76 : 20,827.53 = 9,210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.76/20,827.53 = 9,210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.76x = 20,827.53 × 9,210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.76x = 191,834,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,834,985.06/13,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.33

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