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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.80, 20,897.36 and 9,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.80, 20,897.36 and 9,250.04 is: 13,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.80 : 20,897.36 = 9,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.80/20,897.36 = 9,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.80x = 20,897.36 × 9,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.80x = 193,301,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,301,415.89/13,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.82

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