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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.82, 19,940.49 and 7,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.82, 19,940.49 and 7,126.62 is: 10,693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.82 : 19,940.49 = 7,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.82/19,940.49 = 7,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.82x = 19,940.49 × 7,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.82x = 142,108,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,108,294.84/13,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.02

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