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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,369.22, 18,443.40 and 8,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,369.22, 18,443.40 and 8,655.02 is: 11,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,369.22 : 18,443.40 = 8,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,369.22/18,443.40 = 8,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,369.22x = 18,443.40 × 8,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,369.22x = 159,627,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,627,995.87/13,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.96

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