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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.34, 19,928.21 and 8,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.34, 19,928.21 and 8,364.72 is: 12,526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.34 : 19,928.21 = 8,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.34/19,928.21 = 8,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.34x = 19,928.21 × 8,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.34x = 166,693,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,693,854.93/13,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.46

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