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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.92, 20,946.08 and 6,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.92, 20,946.08 and 6,167.53 is: 9,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.92 : 20,946.08 = 6,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.92/20,946.08 = 6,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.92x = 20,946.08 × 6,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.92x = 129,185,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,185,576.78/13,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.70

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