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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.31, 19,796.13 and 8,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.31, 19,796.13 and 8,279.41 is: 12,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.31 : 19,796.13 = 8,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.31/19,796.13 = 8,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.31x = 19,796.13 × 8,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.31x = 163,900,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,900,276.68/13,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.75

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