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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.99, 19,913.40 and 8,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.99, 19,913.40 and 8,846.28 is: 13,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.99 : 19,913.40 = 8,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.99/19,913.40 = 8,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.99x = 19,913.40 × 8,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.99x = 176,159,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,159,512.15/13,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.04

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