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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.72, 19,741.86 and 10,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.72, 19,741.86 and 10,053.93 is: 15,039.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.72 : 19,741.86 = 10,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.72/19,741.86 = 10,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.72x = 19,741.86 × 10,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.72x = 198,483,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,483,278.51/13,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.21

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