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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,017.03, 17,954.96 and 9,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,017.03, 17,954.96 and 9,194.28 is: 12,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,017.03 : 17,954.96 = 9,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,017.03/17,954.96 = 9,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,017.03x = 17,954.96 × 9,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,017.03x = 165,082,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,082,929.63/13,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.07

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