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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.92, 20,063.58 and 9,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.92, 20,063.58 and 9,215.92 is: 13,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.92 : 20,063.58 = 9,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.92/20,063.58 = 9,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.92x = 20,063.58 × 9,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.92x = 184,904,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,904,348.19/13,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.74

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