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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.86, 19,744.36 and 9,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.86, 19,744.36 and 9,002.82 is: 13,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.86 : 19,744.36 = 9,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.86/19,744.36 = 9,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.86x = 19,744.36 × 9,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.86x = 177,754,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,754,919.10/13,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.33

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