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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.21, 19,837.89 and 9,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.21, 19,837.89 and 9,059.58 is: 13,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.21 : 19,837.89 = 9,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.21/19,837.89 = 9,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.21x = 19,837.89 × 9,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.21x = 179,722,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,722,951.49/13,232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.24

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