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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.56, 20,926.20 and 6,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.56, 20,926.20 and 6,159.44 is: 9,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.56 : 20,926.20 = 6,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.56/20,926.20 = 6,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.56x = 20,926.20 × 6,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.56x = 128,893,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,893,673.33/13,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.32

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