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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.29, 19,820.36 and 6,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.29, 19,820.36 and 6,984.29 is: 10,457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.29 : 19,820.36 = 6,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.29/19,820.36 = 6,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.29x = 19,820.36 × 6,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.29x = 138,431,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,431,209.16/13,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.67

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