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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,923.78, 20,861.06 and 9,232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,923.78, 20,861.06 and 9,232.67 is: 13,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,923.78 : 20,861.06 = 9,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,923.78/20,861.06 = 9,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,923.78x = 20,861.06 × 9,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,923.78x = 192,603,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,603,132.36/13,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.68

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