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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.88, 19,473.42 and 12,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.88, 19,473.42 and 12,835.08 is: 19,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.88 : 19,473.42 = 12,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.88/19,473.42 = 12,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.88x = 19,473.42 × 12,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.88x = 249,942,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,942,903.57/13,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.73

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