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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,196.71, 19,792.59 and 6,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,196.71, 19,792.59 and 6,621.13 is: 9,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,196.71 : 19,792.59 = 6,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,196.71/19,792.59 = 6,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,196.71x = 19,792.59 × 6,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,196.71x = 131,049,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,049,311.43/13,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.45

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