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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.54, 19,836.71 and 12,454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.54, 19,836.71 and 12,454.23 is: 18,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.54 : 19,836.71 = 12,454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.54/19,836.71 = 12,454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.54x = 19,836.71 × 12,454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.54x = 247,050,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,050,948.78/13,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.25

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