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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,826.76, 19,080.72 and 8,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,826.76, 19,080.72 and 8,236.68 is: 11,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826.76 : 19,080.72 = 8,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826.76/19,080.72 = 8,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826.76x = 19,080.72 × 8,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826.76x = 157,161,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,161,784.81/13,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.49

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