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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.78, 19,903.46 and 6,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.78, 19,903.46 and 6,595.63 is: 9,889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.78 : 19,903.46 = 6,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.78/19,903.46 = 6,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.78x = 19,903.46 × 6,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.78x = 131,275,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,275,824.90/13,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.86

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