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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.70, 19,772.55 and 12,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.70, 19,772.55 and 12,965.70 is: 19,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.70 : 19,772.55 = 12,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.70/19,772.55 = 12,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.70x = 19,772.55 × 12,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.70x = 256,364,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,364,951.54/13,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.55

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