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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.78, 19,588.41 and 7,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.78, 19,588.41 and 7,795.32 is: 11,680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.78 : 19,588.41 = 7,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.78/19,588.41 = 7,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.78x = 19,588.41 × 7,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.78x = 152,697,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,697,997.70/13,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.61

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