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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,095.28, 19,597.56 and 12,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,095.28, 19,597.56 and 12,550.96 is: 18,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,095.28 : 19,597.56 = 12,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,095.28/19,597.56 = 12,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,095.28x = 19,597.56 × 12,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,095.28x = 245,968,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,968,191.66/13,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.97

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