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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.56, 19,946.72 and 8,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.56, 19,946.72 and 8,035.12 is: 12,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.56 : 19,946.72 = 8,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.56/19,946.72 = 8,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.56x = 19,946.72 × 8,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.56x = 160,274,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,274,288.81/13,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.71

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