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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.60, 19,943.10 and 9,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.60, 19,943.10 and 9,397.80 is: 14,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.60 : 19,943.10 = 9,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.60/19,943.10 = 9,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.60x = 19,943.10 × 9,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.60x = 187,421,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,421,265.18/13,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.30

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