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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.69, 19,855.67 and 6,998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.69, 19,855.67 and 6,998.93 is: 10,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.69 : 19,855.67 = 6,998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.69/19,855.67 = 6,998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.69x = 19,855.67 × 6,998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.69x = 138,968,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968,511.57/13,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.06

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