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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.60, 20,932.80 and 9,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.60, 20,932.80 and 9,347.20 is: 14,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.60 : 20,932.80 = 9,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.60/20,932.80 = 9,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.60x = 20,932.80 × 9,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.60x = 195,663,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,663,068.16/13,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.35

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