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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.79, 19,822.51 and 6,971.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.79, 19,822.51 and 6,971.41 is: 10,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.79 : 19,822.51 = 6,971.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.79/19,822.51 = 6,971.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.79x = 19,822.51 × 6,971.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.79x = 138,190,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,190,745.33/13,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.62

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