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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.64, 18,758.88 and 9,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.64, 18,758.88 and 9,828.34 is: 13,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.64 : 18,758.88 = 9,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.64/18,758.88 = 9,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.64x = 18,758.88 × 9,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.64x = 184,368,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,368,650.66/13,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.88

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