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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.98, 19,844.52 and 9,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.98, 19,844.52 and 9,951.23 is: 14,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.98 : 19,844.52 = 9,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.98/19,844.52 = 9,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.98x = 19,844.52 × 9,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.98x = 197,477,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,477,367.23/13,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,912.98

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