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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,096.73, 19,631.34 and 6,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,096.73, 19,631.34 and 6,423.99 is: 9,629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,096.73 : 19,631.34 = 6,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,096.73/19,631.34 = 6,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,096.73x = 19,631.34 × 6,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,096.73x = 126,111,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,111,537.70/13,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.24

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