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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.92, 19,095.20 and 9,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.92, 19,095.20 and 9,059.75 is: 12,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.92 : 19,095.20 = 9,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.92/19,095.20 = 9,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.92x = 19,095.20 × 9,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.92x = 172,997,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,997,829.44/13,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.11

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