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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.98, 19,700.82 and 6,888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.98, 19,700.82 and 6,888.54 is: 10,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.98 : 19,700.82 = 6,888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.98/19,700.82 = 6,888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.98x = 19,700.82 × 6,888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.98x = 135,709,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,709,886.60/13,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.88

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