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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,946.88, 20,909.76 and 6,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,946.88, 20,909.76 and 6,929.76 is: 10,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,946.88 : 20,909.76 = 6,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,946.88/20,909.76 = 6,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,946.88x = 20,909.76 × 6,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,946.88x = 144,899,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,899,618.46/13,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.39

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