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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.31, 19,719.69 and 7,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.31, 19,719.69 and 7,956.25 is: 11,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.31 : 19,719.69 = 7,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.31/19,719.69 = 7,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.31x = 19,719.69 × 7,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.31x = 156,894,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,894,783.56/13,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.91

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