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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.80, 19,923.60 and 8,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.80, 19,923.60 and 8,357.60 is: 12,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.80 : 19,923.60 = 8,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.80/19,923.60 = 8,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.80x = 19,923.60 × 8,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.80x = 166,513,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,513,479.36/13,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.82

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