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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.43, 19,948.11 and 8,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.43, 19,948.11 and 8,628.90 is: 12,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.43 : 19,948.11 = 8,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.43/19,948.11 = 8,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.43x = 19,948.11 × 8,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.43x = 172,130,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,130,246.38/13,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.33

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