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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,366.63, 18,433.33 and 9,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,366.63, 18,433.33 and 9,971.14 is: 13,750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366.63 : 18,433.33 = 9,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366.63/18,433.33 = 9,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366.63x = 18,433.33 × 9,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366.63x = 183,801,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,801,280.48/13,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.76

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