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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,103.78, 19,609.49 and 8,175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,103.78, 19,609.49 and 8,175.74 is: 12,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,103.78 : 19,609.49 = 8,175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,103.78/19,609.49 = 8,175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,103.78x = 19,609.49 × 8,175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,103.78x = 160,322,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,322,014.16/13,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.80

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