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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.58, 19,605.20 and 9,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.58, 19,605.20 and 9,363.78 is: 14,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.58 : 19,605.20 = 9,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.58/19,605.20 = 9,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.58x = 19,605.20 × 9,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.58x = 183,578,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,578,732.84/13,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.04

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