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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.63, 19,924.59 and 12,836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.63, 19,924.59 and 12,836.49 is: 19,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.63 : 19,924.59 = 12,836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.63/19,924.59 = 12,836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.63x = 19,924.59 × 12,836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.63x = 255,761,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,761,800.29/13,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.30

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