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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.20, 19,758.80 and 12,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.20, 19,758.80 and 12,092.80 is: 18,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.20 : 19,758.80 = 12,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.20/19,758.80 = 12,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.20x = 19,758.80 × 12,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.20x = 238,939,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,939,216.64/13,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.64

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