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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.60, 19,902.60 and 10,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.60, 19,902.60 and 10,983.60 is: 16,451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.60 : 19,902.60 = 10,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.60/19,902.60 = 10,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.60x = 19,902.60 × 10,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.60x = 218,602,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,602,197.36/13,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.59

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