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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,367.80, 20,051.70 and 12,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,367.80, 20,051.70 and 12,719.80 is: 19,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,367.80 : 20,051.70 = 12,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,367.80/20,051.70 = 12,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,367.80x = 20,051.70 × 12,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,367.80x = 255,053,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,053,613.66/13,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.70

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