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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.62, 20,031.24 and 9,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.62, 20,031.24 and 9,466.18 is: 14,178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.62 : 20,031.24 = 9,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.62/20,031.24 = 9,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.62x = 20,031.24 × 9,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.62x = 189,619,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619,323.46/13,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.61

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