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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.63, 18,376.94 and 9,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.63, 18,376.94 and 9,786.44 is: 13,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.63 : 18,376.94 = 9,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.63/18,376.94 = 9,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.63x = 18,376.94 × 9,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.63x = 179,844,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,844,891.10/13,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.29

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