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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.84, 19,972.44 and 6,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.84, 19,972.44 and 6,394.20 is: 9,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.84 : 19,972.44 = 6,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.84/19,972.44 = 6,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.84x = 19,972.44 × 6,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.84x = 127,707,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,707,775.85/13,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.39

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