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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.76, 19,802.88 and 5,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.76, 19,802.88 and 5,007.52 is: 7,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.76 : 19,802.88 = 5,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.76/19,802.88 = 5,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.76x = 19,802.88 × 5,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.76x = 99,163,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,163,317.66/13,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.82

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