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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.92, 19,499.43 and 7,769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.92, 19,499.43 and 7,769.79 is: 11,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.92 : 19,499.43 = 7,769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.92/19,499.43 = 7,769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.92x = 19,499.43 × 7,769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.92x = 151,506,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,506,505.36/13,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.80

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