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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.95, 19,946.97 and 6,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.95, 19,946.97 and 6,275.70 is: 9,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.95 : 19,946.97 = 6,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.95/19,946.97 = 6,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.95x = 19,946.97 × 6,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.95x = 125,181,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,181,199.63/13,297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.57

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