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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.80, 19,916.70 and 10,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.80, 19,916.70 and 10,847.80 is: 16,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.80 : 19,916.70 = 10,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.80/19,916.70 = 10,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.80x = 19,916.70 × 10,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.80x = 216,052,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,052,378.26/13,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.70

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