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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.51, 19,877.61 and 12,466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.51, 19,877.61 and 12,466.05 is: 18,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.51 : 19,877.61 = 12,466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.51/19,877.61 = 12,466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.51x = 19,877.61 × 12,466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.51x = 247,795,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,795,280.14/13,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.63

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