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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.83, 19,946.08 and 6,278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.83, 19,946.08 and 6,278.83 is: 9,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.83 : 19,946.08 = 6,278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.83/19,946.08 = 6,278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.83x = 19,946.08 × 6,278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.83x = 125,237,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,237,979.92/13,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.22

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