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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.72, 19,826.22 and 7,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.72, 19,826.22 and 7,955.48 is: 11,935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.72 : 19,826.22 = 7,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.72/19,826.22 = 7,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.72x = 19,826.22 × 7,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.72x = 157,727,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,727,096.69/13,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.71

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