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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.62, 19,789.45 and 12,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.62, 19,789.45 and 12,854.68 is: 19,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.62 : 19,789.45 = 12,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.62/19,789.45 = 12,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.62x = 19,789.45 × 12,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.62x = 254,387,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,387,047.13/13,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.27

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