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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.95, 19,942.43 and 6,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.95, 19,942.43 and 6,272.66 is: 9,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.95 : 19,942.43 = 6,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.95/19,942.43 = 6,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.95x = 19,942.43 × 6,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.95x = 125,091,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,091,951.89/13,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.98

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