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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.92, 19,843.86 and 6,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.92, 19,843.86 and 6,999.99 is: 10,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.92 : 19,843.86 = 6,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.92/19,843.86 = 6,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.92x = 19,843.86 × 6,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.92x = 138,906,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,906,821.56/13,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.22

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