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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.76, 20,333.64 and 9,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.76, 20,333.64 and 9,069.76 is: 12,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.76 : 20,333.64 = 9,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.76/20,333.64 = 9,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.76x = 20,333.64 × 9,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.76x = 184,421,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,421,234.73/14,739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.82

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