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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.57, 19,946.70 and 12,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.57, 19,946.70 and 12,926.40 is: 19,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.57 : 19,946.70 = 12,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.57/19,946.70 = 12,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.57x = 19,946.70 × 12,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.57x = 257,839,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,839,022.88/13,320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.46

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