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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,335.16, 19,980.78 and 8,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,335.16, 19,980.78 and 8,654.92 is: 12,968.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,335.16 : 19,980.78 = 8,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,335.16/19,980.78 = 8,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,335.16x = 19,980.78 × 8,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,335.16x = 172,932,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,932,052.44/13,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.13

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