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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,089.27, 19,609.61 and 8,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,089.27, 19,609.61 and 8,870.52 is: 13,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089.27 : 19,609.61 = 8,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089.27/19,609.61 = 8,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089.27x = 19,609.61 × 8,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089.27x = 173,947,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,947,393.34/13,089.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.31

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