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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.78, 19,750.47 and 13,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.78, 19,750.47 and 13,052.16 is: 19,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.78 : 19,750.47 = 13,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.78/19,750.47 = 13,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.78x = 19,750.47 × 13,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.78x = 257,786,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,786,294.52/13,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.59

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