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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,771.59, 19,007.54 and 8,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,771.59, 19,007.54 and 8,741.80 is: 12,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,771.59 : 19,007.54 = 8,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,771.59/19,007.54 = 8,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,771.59x = 19,007.54 × 8,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,771.59x = 166,160,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,160,113.17/13,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.43

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