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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.62, 20,207.97 and 9,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.62, 20,207.97 and 9,316.98 is: 13,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.62 : 20,207.97 = 9,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.62/20,207.97 = 9,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.62x = 20,207.97 × 9,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.62x = 188,277,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,277,252.33/13,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.41

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