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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,264.02, 19,901.42 and 8,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,264.02, 19,901.42 and 8,525.48 is: 12,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264.02 : 19,901.42 = 8,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264.02/19,901.42 = 8,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264.02x = 19,901.42 × 8,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264.02x = 169,669,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,669,158.18/13,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.68

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