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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,772.60, 20,658.90 and 12,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,772.60, 20,658.90 and 12,822.20 is: 19,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,772.60 : 20,658.90 = 12,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,772.60/20,658.90 = 12,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,772.60x = 20,658.90 × 12,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,772.60x = 264,892,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892,547.58/13,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.30

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