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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.78, 19,901.67 and 5,468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.78, 19,901.67 and 5,468.02 is: 8,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.78 : 19,901.67 = 5,468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.78/19,901.67 = 5,468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.78x = 19,901.67 × 5,468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.78x = 108,822,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,822,729.59/13,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.03

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