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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.84, 19,867.83 and 7,684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.84, 19,867.83 and 7,684.78 is: 11,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.84 : 19,867.83 = 7,684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.84/19,867.83 = 7,684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.84x = 19,867.83 × 7,684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.84x = 152,679,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,679,764.86/13,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.71

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