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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.78, 19,719.66 and 9,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.78, 19,719.66 and 9,844.88 is: 14,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.78 : 19,719.66 = 9,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.78/19,719.66 = 9,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.78x = 19,719.66 × 9,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.78x = 194,137,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,137,686.34/13,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.59

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