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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.72, 19,725.30 and 7,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.72, 19,725.30 and 7,959.84 is: 11,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.72 : 19,725.30 = 7,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.72/19,725.30 = 7,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.72x = 19,725.30 × 7,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.72x = 157,010,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010,231.95/13,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.59

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