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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.98, 19,917.08 and 6,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.98, 19,917.08 and 6,159.44 is: 9,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.98 : 19,917.08 = 6,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.98/19,917.08 = 6,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.98x = 19,917.08 × 6,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.98x = 122,678,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,678,059.24/13,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.73

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