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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.48, 19,787.16 and 9,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.48, 19,787.16 and 9,679.16 is: 14,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.48 : 19,787.16 = 9,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.48/19,787.16 = 9,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.48x = 19,787.16 × 9,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.48x = 191,523,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,523,087.59/13,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.30

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