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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.84, 19,867.80 and 5,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.84, 19,867.80 and 5,468.24 is: 8,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.84 : 19,867.80 = 5,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.84/19,867.80 = 5,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.84x = 19,867.80 × 5,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.84x = 108,641,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,641,898.67/13,253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.01

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