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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.98, 19,861.25 and 6,999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.98, 19,861.25 and 6,999.66 is: 10,499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.98 : 19,861.25 = 6,999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.98/19,861.25 = 6,999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.98x = 19,861.25 × 6,999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.98x = 139,021,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,021,962.18/13,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.37

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