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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,598.73, 20,355.31 and 9,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,598.73, 20,355.31 and 9,357.16 is: 14,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,598.73 : 20,355.31 = 9,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,598.73/20,355.31 = 9,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,598.73x = 20,355.31 × 9,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,598.73x = 190,467,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,467,892.52/13,598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.30

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