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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.12, 19,977.53 and 9,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.12, 19,977.53 and 9,803.08 is: 14,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.12 : 19,977.53 = 9,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.12/19,977.53 = 9,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.12x = 19,977.53 × 9,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.12x = 195,841,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,841,384.51/13,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.83

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