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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.70, 19,736.55 and 6,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.70, 19,736.55 and 6,245.70 is: 9,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.70 : 19,736.55 = 6,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.70/19,736.55 = 6,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.70x = 19,736.55 × 6,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.70x = 123,268,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,268,570.34/13,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.55

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