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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.60, 19,916.40 and 7,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.60, 19,916.40 and 7,035.20 is: 10,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.60 : 19,916.40 = 7,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.60/19,916.40 = 7,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.60x = 19,916.40 × 7,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.60x = 140,115,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,115,857.28/13,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.80

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