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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.80, 19,738.20 and 9,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.80, 19,738.20 and 9,702.80 is: 14,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.80 : 19,738.20 = 9,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.80/19,738.20 = 9,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.80x = 19,738.20 × 9,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.80x = 191,515,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,515,806.96/13,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.20

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