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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.94, 19,968.86 and 11,549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.94, 19,968.86 and 11,549.22 is: 17,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.94 : 19,968.86 = 11,549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.94/19,968.86 = 11,549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.94x = 19,968.86 × 11,549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.94x = 230,624,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,624,699.54/13,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,392.59

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