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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.96, 19,755.78 and 9,600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.96, 19,755.78 and 9,600.42 is: 14,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.96 : 19,755.78 = 9,600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.96/19,755.78 = 9,600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.96x = 19,755.78 × 9,600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.96x = 189,663,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,663,785.43/13,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.71

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