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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,883.91, 19,159.84 and 9,699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,883.91, 19,159.84 and 9,699.45 is: 13,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,883.91 : 19,159.84 = 9,699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,883.91/19,159.84 = 9,699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,883.91x = 19,159.84 × 9,699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,883.91x = 185,839,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,839,850.36/13,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.27

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