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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.96, 19,936.64 and 8,370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.96, 19,936.64 and 8,370.36 is: 12,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.96 : 19,936.64 = 8,370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.96/19,936.64 = 8,370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.96x = 19,936.64 × 8,370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.96x = 166,876,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,876,853.99/13,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.92

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