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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.25, 19,733.67 and 9,648.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.25, 19,733.67 and 9,648.31 is: 14,479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.25 : 19,733.67 = 9,648.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.25/19,733.67 = 9,648.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.25x = 19,733.67 × 9,648.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.25x = 190,396,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,396,524.49/13,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.65

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