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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.56, 19,912.82 and 7,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.56, 19,912.82 and 7,734.84 is: 11,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.56 : 19,912.82 = 7,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.56/19,912.82 = 7,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.56x = 19,912.82 × 7,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.56x = 154,022,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,022,476.65/13,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.46

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