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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.98, 19,959.52 and 6,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.98, 19,959.52 and 6,566.24 is: 9,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.98 : 19,959.52 = 6,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.98/19,959.52 = 6,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.98x = 19,959.52 × 6,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.98x = 131,058,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,058,998.60/13,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.23

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