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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.96, 19,739.64 and 9,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.96, 19,739.64 and 9,829.56 is: 14,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.96 : 19,739.64 = 9,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.96/19,739.64 = 9,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.96x = 19,739.64 × 9,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.96x = 194,031,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,031,975.76/13,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,751.96

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