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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.99, 19,747.88 and 7,900.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.99, 19,747.88 and 7,900.77 is: 11,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.99 : 19,747.88 = 7,900.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.99/19,747.88 = 7,900.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.99x = 19,747.88 × 7,900.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.99x = 156,023,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,023,457.87/13,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.09

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