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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,595.58, 18,746.91 and 9,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,595.58, 18,746.91 and 9,396.54 is: 12,956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,595.58 : 18,746.91 = 9,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,595.58/18,746.91 = 9,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,595.58x = 18,746.91 × 9,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,595.58x = 176,156,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,156,089.69/13,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.86

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