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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.82, 19,854.74 and 9,958.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.82, 19,854.74 and 9,958.06 is: 14,923.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.82 : 19,854.74 = 9,958.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.82/19,854.74 = 9,958.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.82x = 19,854.74 × 9,958.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.82x = 197,714,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,714,692.20/13,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.19

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