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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.44, 18,418.92 and 9,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.44, 18,418.92 and 9,160.40 is: 12,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.44 : 18,418.92 = 9,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.44/18,418.92 = 9,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.44x = 18,418.92 × 9,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.44x = 168,724,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,724,674.77/13,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.62

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