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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,913.80, 19,322.70 and 9,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,913.80, 19,322.70 and 9,457.80 is: 14,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,913.80 : 19,322.70 = 9,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,913.80/19,322.70 = 9,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,913.80x = 19,322.70 × 9,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,913.80x = 182,750,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,750,232.06/12,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.55

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