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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.40, 18,608.84 and 9,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.40, 18,608.84 and 9,719.02 is: 13,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.40 : 18,608.84 = 9,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.40/18,608.84 = 9,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.40x = 18,608.84 × 9,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.40x = 180,859,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,859,699.25/13,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.51

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