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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.82, 19,803.57 and 8,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.82, 19,803.57 and 8,016.76 is: 12,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.82 : 19,803.57 = 8,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.82/19,803.57 = 8,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.82x = 19,803.57 × 8,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.82x = 158,760,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,760,467.83/13,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.46

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