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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,679.93, 20,493.11 and 12,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,679.93, 20,493.11 and 12,192.26 is: 18,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,679.93 : 20,493.11 = 12,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,679.93/20,493.11 = 12,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,679.93x = 20,493.11 × 12,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,679.93x = 249,857,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,857,325.33/13,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.52

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