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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.83, 20,065.54 and 9,826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.83, 20,065.54 and 9,826.49 is: 13,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.83 : 20,065.54 = 9,826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.83/20,065.54 = 9,826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.83x = 20,065.54 × 9,826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.83x = 197,173,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,173,828.15/14,535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.68

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