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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.91, 20,051.27 and 9,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.91, 20,051.27 and 9,695.41 is: 14,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.91 : 20,051.27 = 9,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.91/20,051.27 = 9,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.91x = 20,051.27 × 9,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.91x = 194,405,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,405,257.78/13,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.13

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