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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.31, 19,852.49 and 9,956.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.31, 19,852.49 and 9,956.55 is: 14,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.31 : 19,852.49 = 9,956.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.31/19,852.49 = 9,956.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.31x = 19,852.49 × 9,956.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.31x = 197,662,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662,259.53/13,247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.94

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