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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.04, 19,994.56 and 8,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.04, 19,994.56 and 8,716 is: 13,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.04 : 19,994.56 = 8,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.04/19,994.56 = 8,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.04x = 19,994.56 × 8,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.04x = 174,272,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,272,584.96/13,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.02

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