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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.61, 19,878.93 and 6,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.61, 19,878.93 and 6,227.48 is: 9,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.61 : 19,878.93 = 6,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.61/19,878.93 = 6,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.61x = 19,878.93 × 6,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.61x = 123,795,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,795,539.60/13,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.22

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