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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.88, 19,837.60 and 11,713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.88, 19,837.60 and 11,713.51 is: 17,484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.88 : 19,837.60 = 11,713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.88/19,837.60 = 11,713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.88x = 19,837.60 × 11,713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.88x = 232,367,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,367,925.98/13,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.58

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