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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.57, 19,581.51 and 8,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.57, 19,581.51 and 8,362.75 is: 12,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.57 : 19,581.51 = 8,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.57/19,581.51 = 8,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.57x = 19,581.51 × 8,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.57x = 163,755,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,755,272.75/13,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.12

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