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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227.70, 19,795.20 and 9,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227.70, 19,795.20 and 9,483.60 is: 14,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227.70 : 19,795.20 = 9,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227.70/19,795.20 = 9,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227.70x = 19,795.20 × 9,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227.70x = 187,729,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,729,758.72/13,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.17

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